Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team developments

Head coach Sergej Barbarez has announced a 24-player squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League Group B4 fixtures against Poland, Romania, and Sweden. The selection process has been complicated by player injuries, recent transfers, and limited club playing time.

The roster introduces new talent, such as 19-year-old Malmö midfielder Kenan Busuladžić, alongside new call-ups Salko Hamzić and Zinedin Smajlović, and the return of Nail Omerović. Goalkeeper Salko Hamzić’s first senior call-up has been noted as a milestone by his club, Tirol. Veteran striker and captain Edin Džeko remains a key figure, though reports suggest he may not feature in the initial away matches against Poland in Warsaw on September 25 and Romania in Bucharest on September 28, as the technical staff tests new tactical approaches. Džeko is expected to participate in his farewell match against Sweden in Zenica on October 2, followed by a home match against Poland on October 5.

Recent preparations have been impacted by player availability and summer transfer activity. Midfielder Amar Dedić sustained an injury during a Newcastle match, the extent of which remains unknown. Conversely, Haris Tabaković has demonstrated strong form following a move to Salzburg. Other notable summer transfers include Tarik Muharemović to Leeds and Kerim Alajbegović to Juventus. Additionally, midfielder Burnić has been excluded from the squad because he is currently a free agent following his departure from Karlsruher SC. In related staff developments, Kenan Hasagić is no longer serving as the national team’s goalkeeper coach.

Due to high demand, the Football Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina has released specific ticket sale details for the October matches, warning fans to purchase only through official platforms to avoid invalid tickets.