After former captain of the BiH national football team Emir Spahić retired from the team, coach Safet Sušić decided to pass the captain armband to the first forward of the team Edin Džeko.
Sušić told BiH media there was no dilemma who would succeed Spahić.
”Džeko is the favorite among the players and this is a logical decision. I said a long time ago that Džeko will succeed Spahić. Players respect him, he has been in the team for a long time and has given a lot to it. He is a player without competition and apart from him only Asmir Begović, Miralem Pjanić and Muhamed Bešić have that status”, said Sušić.
Edin Džeko also commented on the decision.
”I take position of a captain as a great honor. Playing in the national team for me is the highlight of my career and everyone knows how much it means to me. I will try and prove I earned to be the captain”, said Džeko.
Forward of Manchester City emphasized he wants to play for the national team for a long time, firstly at the European Championship in France.
”We have new challenges and victories ahead of us, and I believe our supporters will support us on our path of success as they have been doing so far”, concluded the new captain of “The Dragons” and he thanked Sušić for his faith in him.
(Source: Fena)
