Benfica stun Dedic and the full-back admits: Now I’m... | OneFootball

Amar Dedic was an unused substitute in Bosnia's victory against San Marino (6-0) last Saturday. Besides being covered by yellow cards, the full-back has been heavily burdened at the start of the season at Benfica and admitted that rest was quite necessary.

"My desire is to play all the games for the national team, but it felt good to rest after many games. We didn't want to take risks since I was one yellow card away from suspension and knowing the type of game that awaits us. Now I am more prepared to face Austria," he said, in anticipation of the next match.

"I grew up and played there for a long time. I know them well and know how they play," admitted the Benfica defender about the opponent, giving the recipe for success to his teammates: "We have to show aggressiveness and intensity from the first to the last minute."

Starting in all eight official games for Benfica this season - although he almost slipped away from the reds - the defender is quite physically worn out, but he is expected to start for Bosnia against Austria. The World Cup 2026 qualifying match is scheduled for 19:45 this Tuesday, September 9th.

This season, wearing the Benfica jersey, Amar Dedic – valued at 12 million euros – played eight matches: four in the Champions League, three in the Liga Portugal Betclic, and another in the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira. In the 674 minutes he was used, the full-back scored one goal (Alverca) and made one assist (Tondela).

See some of Dedic's highlights:

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