Pre-match: US v. Bosnia, August 14, 2013

Good to see Dempsey.

He had a great game vs Germany.

 

Recent B-H Squad, FYI

GK | Asmir Begović | Stoke City
GK | Jasmin Fejzić | Aalen
GK | Asmir Avdukić | Borac Banja Luka

DF | Emir Spahić (captain) | Bayer Leverkusen
DF | Boris Pandža | Mechelen
DF | Mensur Mujdža | Freiburg
DF | Avdija Vršajević | Hajduk Split
DF | Ervin Zukanović | Gent
DF | Toni Šunjić | Zorya Luhansk

MF | Miralem Pjanić | Roma
MF | Senijad Ibričić | Lokomotiv Moscow
MF | Elvir Rahimić | CSKA Moscow
MF | Sejad Salihović | Hoffenheim
MF | Haris Medunjanin | Gaziantepspor
MF | Senad Lulić | Lazio
MF | Adnan Zahirović | Spartak Nalchik
MF | Miroslav Stevanović | Sevilla
MF | Muamer Svraka | Željezničar
MF | Edin Višća | İstanbul BB
MF | Ivan Sesar | Sarajevo

FW | Edin Džeko (vice-captain) | Manchester City
FW | Vedad Ibišević | Stuttgart

 

I don't think Johannson would be playing, if anything he'd train and then decide after if he wants to file his one time switch with FIFA.

 

Well, his last name ends in the right letter. Seriously, anything you can tell us about these players?

 

Thanks. You guys already have a good team, and look to be getting better. Bosnia is going to surprise a lot of people in Brazil next summer (yes, I have Bosnia qualifying). I don't think a lot of people know anything about Bosnia aside from Dzeko and maybe a few others, but a very quality side all around and it'll be a tough test for us.

 

I'll be very excited if Green is called in and accepts, though I don't think he'll be called in, and it wouldn't cap tie him, but it would be nice.

 

I'd be very surprised at JK if he didn't call Green to the camp. The only reason for that would be if he was really needed to be in Munich. Given that Green isn't going to break into the starting XI at BM any time this year, I think they should be able to spare him for the camp.

 

Of course they can spare him, but is JK using the Bosnia friendly as another look at guys with a shot at Brazil? Or is he going to call in an 18 year old? Yes, I understand the promise and the potential and the hype. Yes, I understand how important it is to let him know he's a part of our future plans, but let's be honest, he's not going to Brazil unless he starts playing for Munich this year and commits to us right away, so the question is, will JK bring him in? I guess you could bring him into camp the way Jack Mac was brought into the Gold Cup squad/camp with obviously not intention of seeing the field.

 

Since he turned 18 already, doesn't it mean he could be called for Bayern II any moment now? In which case he'd be busy playing the Bavarian regionals, no?

 

Possibly. It's very interesting to think about the 23rd slot on the WC roster. Even in our run to the quarters in 2002, we had players (like Carlos Llamosa) who played very little (if any, I should research, but I seem to recall he played about 5 minutes total). Basically, there's a throw-away spot on the roster. I think a coach should use it with a potential wild-card player, like Green, who could be a good future option. However, that's very hard to predict.

 

Ever seen him play in a non-highlight capacity?

I am as excited about this guy as anyone, but that's a bit hyperbolic, don't ya think?

 

Why not just call up all of our decent Euro players, Diskerud, Holden, O'brien, Morales, Lichaj should definitely be there, unless Jurgen wants to let them settle in at club

 

That's a pretty bold statement based on what he has actually done so far, not his potential.

 

Well, first of all I'm lucky that I'm in Bosnia & Herzegovina when we're playing the game. I'm really looking forward for the game and I expect two good teams playing a interesting and exiting game. Like Hasan91 said a couple of new players in the team are expected to play this game as their first appearance. I still hope that we're going to start with this team and then in the middle of the game do some changes and let the new players fit in.​

4-2-2-2.​

Begovic​

Mujdza Spahic Bicakcic Lulic
Medunjanin Salihovic
Pjanic Stevanovic
Dzeko Ibisevic

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If we really go with no mls players (which is no guarantee), I wonder if we'll call Clark or Yeldell in at third string keeper?

 

I say screw this whole no MLS players idea.
This is our only FIFA friendly match day before we head into Costa Rica.
This should be the time we try out our full strength lineup with Donovan and all the other proposed starters that will be down there in Tico land.
Give them this game to get some chemistry and cohesiveness.
Then bring the fury in Central America in September.

 

No way is Dolo not invited to this one, RB needs to get resolved.

Bruce Arena might blow a gasket if Donovan gets called away, I think you over estimate how much time players will practice for this one, single game date so what 3-4 days.

 

I think the Gold Cup players may get a break but we used mls guys in last years August friendly. I know Sarajevo is a bit further than Mexico City but still.

 

I wonder if Klinsmann and Arena made a deal to let Omar Gonzalez skip the Gold Cup quarterfinal in return for sending him to the August friendly early.