Edin Džeko
S04Bosnia and Herzegovina
Right
Mar 17, 1986
40
6'4"
176 lb
CF
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Playmaking Forward
Schalke 04Set for the World Cup
Dzeko (arm) has come off the bench in each of Schalke's last two matches, confirming his return from the arm injury that had threatened to end his season prematurely.
Analysis: Dzeko's appearances off the bench are an encouraging development heading into the World Cup this summer, giving the 40-year-old the opportunity to build match sharpness in the final weeks of the season. The Bosnian forward remains a key figure for his national team, and getting minutes on the pitch before the tournament is exactly what he needed after a four-week spell on the sidelines. He had contributed six goals and three assists across 10 Bundesliga 2 appearances since joining Schalke in January before the injury struck, and his return to action will be a welcome boost for Bosnia and Herzegovina ahead of the summer.
Missing rest of club season
Dzeko has been out for four weeks and is expcted to miss around another two weeks as he recovers from an arm injury, according to Goal.com.
Analysis: Dzeko suffered an injury as Bosnia and Herzegovina captured a World Cup spot around a month ago and has been out since recovering, forcing his season to end with Shalke. However, it did not require an operation and he is expected to be close to fitness in two weeks, not keeping him out from making the World Cup squad. This is what he will work for as he is still a key part of the national team at age 40, appearing to be in a race against time to be match fit.
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