Tarik Muharemović
CB
Controlled Centre Back
Feb 28, 2003 (23)
Left
6'0"
168 lb
Should anchor Bosnian defense
Muharemovic should anchor the Bosnia defense at the 2026 FIFA World Cup from his center-back role.
Analysis: Muharemovic was a regular starter for Sassuolo throughout the 2025/26 Serie A and was part of the XI in each of his 32 league appearances. He's one of the few Bosnia players with an established role in a top-five European league, so he should play a sizable role on defense for them in their Group B campaign where they'll face Switzerland, Canada and Qatar.
Unused sub in Parma clash
Muharemovic (undisclosed) wasn't deployed in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Parma.
Analysis: Muharemovic was rested ahead of the World Cup after picking up a small physical problem during the week. He might level up this summer after contributing to two clean sheets, scoring and assisting twice and recording 44 tackles, 45 interceptions and 222 clearances in 32 matches.
Bench option against Parma
Muharemovic (undisclosed) is available but not starting versus Parma on Sunday.
Analysis: Muharemovic will avoid missing time but will begin as a sub for just the second time in the season. It remains to be seen whether he'll get any minutes given his subpar fitness. Tommaso Macchioni and Jay Idzes are patrolling the middle of the defense from the jump.
In doubt for Parma fixture
Muharemovic (undisclosed) "is a question mark for Sunday;" coach Fabio Grosso stated.
Analysis: Muharemovic suffered an unspecified physical problem in training and will go through a late fitness test, like Jay Idzes (foot), in the same role. The gaffer would have to resort to unusual solutions if both starting centre-backs were sidelined, alongside top deputy Filippo Romagna (undisclosed).
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