Huseinbasic leaves Bosnian training camp: What is behind it?

Denis Huseinbasic leaves the Bosnian national team prematurely because he does not feel ready mentally. Speculation about conflicts arise.
Denis Huseinbasic leaves the Bosnian national team prematurely because he does not feel ready mentally. Speculation about conflicts arise. (Symbolbild/NAG)

Huseinbasic leaves Bosnian training camp: What is behind it?

Köln, Deutschland - Denis Huseinbasic, the 22-year-old professional of 1st FC Köln, surprisingly left the Bosnian national team's training camp. According to t-online.de he informed the coaching team that He feels "mentally not ready" for the mission after sitting on the bench in the 1-0 win against San Marino on June 7th. This withdrawal comes shortly before Bosnia-Herzegovina should play a friendly against Slovenia on Tuesday.

Although there is speculation about possible differences between Huseinbasic and national coach Sergej Barbarz, Huseinbasics advisor, Mario Prskalo, made it clear that there was no dispute and the decision to leave was spontaneous. Prskalo also emphasized that Huseinbasic is still available for the coaching team. He is a talent that has been under contract with 1. FC Köln since 2022 and has already played seven caps for Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Huseinbasic in the A national team

DENIS HUSEINBASIC has decided to play for the A national team of Bosnia-Herzegovina in the future. The Bosnian-Herzegovinian Football Association confirmed that the U21 talent has now made the leap into the A team. As come-on-fc.com , Huseinbasic was disappointed in the group phase of the European Championship last summer. It has significantly exceeded the U21 level and will therefore be a valuable addition to the A team.

Huseinbasic made a debut against Italy in November 2022 and already scored a goal during this first appearance. In March 2023, he followed in another friendly against Japan. Bosnia-Herzegovina will compete against Ukraine in the European Championship playoffs on March 21, where Huseinbasic could possibly celebrate his national national team debut. In addition, this team could qualify for the European Championship in their own country.

cultural identity and professional career

As a player of 1. FC Köln, Huseinbasic emphasized that he is half German and half of Bosnier. This is also reflected in its ability to speak the Bosnian language and to feel connected to the culture. Currently, the 1. FC Köln has only a few A international, including Florian Kainz and Mathias Olesesen, who is awarded to Yverdon Sport FC. Huseinbasic could take on a key role in the national team, especially at a time when several professionals under coach Barbarz do not feel fairly treated.

In summary, it can be said that the development of Huseinbasic is being pursued with excitement both at the club and international level, while the discussions about his decision and the trainer continue to ensure discussion. Huseinbasic is an example of the trend that many players who are born in Germany or grew up here decide to represent the colors of their countries of origin, while others continue their careers in the home of their country of birth. This was also discussed recently in relation to players such as Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting and Kevin-Prince Boateng, who also give preference to the national teams of their countries of origin, such as tz.de reported.

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