Marco Silva gets major Benfica boost after World Cup scare | OneFootball

The worst is already over for Amar Dedic. The Benfica right-back has recovered from the physical problems that kept him out of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s last match at the World Cup and is once again available to face the United States in the round of 32 of the competition. The match is scheduled for early Thursday morning at 1:00 am.

The Bosnian international’s recovery is good news both for the national team and for Benfica, which has been closely monitoring the player’s medical progress. Dedic missed the match against Qatar, won 3-1 by Bosnia, due to a muscular problem in the front of his thigh. At the time, coach Sergej Barbarez played down the seriousness of the situation, explaining that it was merely a physical limitation that called for more cautious management.

The full-back remained in Seattle to undergo treatment on his quadriceps, while the rest of his teammates travelled on for their next fixture. With the physical issues now behind him, Amar Dedic has rejoined the national team in Salt Lake City and is already training without restrictions alongside the rest of the Bosnian internationals.

Everything suggests the player will return to the starting XI against the United States, after having started the first two matches of the group stage. Before the game against Qatar, Sergej Barbarez confirmed that the Benfica defender had been dealing with some muscular complaints and explained the decision not to use him.

"Dedic could have played, but the risk was too great. He can play if necessary, but we decided to put Malic in the starting XI," the coach explained, revealing that the main aim of the decision was to avoid making the injury worse. With the issue now resolved, Marco Silva also receives good news, as he will be able to count on the full-back in peak physical condition when he returns to Benfica after the World Cup.

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