Benfica star debuted at the World Cup, but was upset: “Not much football” | OneFootball

Amar Dedic appeared somewhat dissatisfied after Bosnia’s draw against Canada (1-1) in the opening match of Group B at the World Cup. The Benfica right-back acknowledged that the result is not a bad one in the context of the competition, but he did not hide that the match was far from matching his individual preferences and the style of football he likes to play.

At the end of the match, the Bosnia international gave a pragmatic assessment of the game, stressing how difficult the contest had been. “The Bosnians can be satisfied with the draw in a truly difficult and intense match,” he began, although he quickly added a critical note about how the game unfolded. “There wasn’t much football played. It was more about battling and fouls. It wasn’t easy, but we dealt with it well,” added the 23-year-old full-back.

Dedic also highlighted the importance of the competitive context, emphasizing the significance of making his debut on a stage like the World Cup. “It was the first game at the World Cup, the atmosphere was spectacular, it’s the biggest stage in football. The most important thing was that we didn’t lose,” argued the Benfica defender, who was forced to take on several defensive duties throughout the match, far from the attacking dynamics that characterize his game.

The Benfica player also did not hide a certain personal frustration with the role he played against Canada, making it clear that he would have preferred a context more favorable to attacking play. “Everyone knows what my game is like. That bothered me a little. There wasn’t much football, it was more running, battling and fouls. Individually, however, that’s not important, the team comes above everything,” he said, still in a tone of balance and maturity.

Finally, Dedic also addressed the absence of two important figures in the Bosnia national team, acknowledging the impact of that lack of options. “We missed Dzeko and Tabakovic. Whoever played in their place did a very good job. They fought and I believe we played well. We can improve and we will analyse everything. I hope those important players return as soon as possible,” he concluded.

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