Džeko defends Demirović ahead of last Bosnia match against Sweden

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Džeko defends Demirović ahead of last Bosnia match against Sweden
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Edin Džeko will play his final game for Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday against Sweden. During a press conference, Džeko defended Stuttgart's Ermedin Demirović after he faced criticism for his international performance despite a recent hat-trick in the Champions League. Demirović has struggled to find the net for Bosnia, with only four goals in 46 appearances. Džeko, who holds the record for goals and appearances for the national team, seeks to add to his 73 goals in what will be his 152nd match. Bosnia is currently second in their qualifying group following a draw with Poland and a win against Romania, while Sweden tops the group.

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  • •Džeko's last match for Bosnia is against Sweden on Friday.
  • •Demirović criticized despite a hat-trick for Stuttgart.
  • •Bosnia sits second in their qualification group.
  • •Džeko holds records for goals and appearances for the national team.
  • •Bosnia's qualification campaign includes a draw and a win.
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  • 8:08 PMYahoo Sports — Džeko defends Stuttgart star Demirović in his last press conference for Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Edin Džeko will play his last game for Bosnia and Herzegovina when Sergej Barbarez’s side host Sweden on Friday. The 40-year-old sends a message to fans with his last press conference in internatio...

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