Bosnia and Herzegovina have unveiled their 24-man squad for the upcoming 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, with coach Safet Sušić providing a glimpse into his plans. While only 23 players will ultimately travel to Brazil, one player, Mensur Mujdza, has already been ruled out due to injury. Mujdza, who tore his lateral ankle ligament in March, is still recovering and will not be part of the final squad.
The squad is headlined by some key players, including Manchester City striker Edin Džeko and AS Roma midfielder Miralem Pjanić, both of whom are expected to play central roles in Bosnia’s campaign.
Bosnia’s World Cup group includes Argentina, Iran, and Nigeria, and they will look to make a strong impression in what is their first-ever appearance at the tournament.
Here is the full 24-man squad:
Goalkeepers:
Asmir Begović (Stoke City)
Jasmin Fejzić (Aalen)
Asmir Avdukic (Borac Banja Luka)
Defenders:
Emir Spahić (Bayer Leverkusen)
Sead Kolašinac (Schalke)
Ermin Bičakčić (Brunswick)
Ognjen Vranješ (Elazigspor)
Toni Šunjić (Zorya Lugansk)
Avdija Vrsajevic (Hajduk Split)
Mensur Mujdza (Freiburg)
Ervin Zukanović (Gent)
Midfielders:
Zvjezdan Misimović (Guizhou Renhe)
Haris Medunjanin (Gaziantepspor)
Miralem Pjanić (AS Roma)
Sejad Salihović (Hoffenheim)
Senad Lulić (Lazio)
Izet Hajrović (Galatasaray)
Senijad Ibricic (Erciyesspor)
Edin Višća (Istanbul BB)
Tino Sušić (Hajduk Split)
Muhamed Bešić (Ferencváros)
Anel Hadžić (Sturm Graz)
Forwards:
Edin Džeko (Manchester City)
Vedad Ibišević (Stuttgart)
The final 23-man squad will be determined shortly, with the team looking to prepare for their group stage matches against Argentina, Iran, and Nigeria.
