Kolasinac Fit for Bosnia vs. Italy World Cup Play-off
Despite limping off during the match against Wales, Atalanta defender Sead Kolasinac is reportedly set to start for Bosnia and Herzegovina in their World Cup play-off clash against Italy on Tuesday.
The crucial encounter is scheduled to kick off at 19:45 UK time on Tuesday, March 31, at the Stadion Bilino Polje in Zenica.
Bosnia and Herzegovina secured their spot in the play-off final by defeating Wales in Cardiff on Thursday, following a 1-1 draw and a subsequent penalty shoot-out victory.
Kolasinac's Recovery Bolsters Bosnia's Squad
Kolasinac sustained an injury approximately an hour into the Wales match, initially casting doubt on his availability for the upcoming play-off final against Italy.
Nevertheless, recent reports from today's training session confirm his full recovery, indicating his readiness to feature in the starting lineup for this pivotal game.
This positive development ensures that coach Sergej Barbarez will have a complete squad available for the significant fixture against Italy.
Kolasinac, who transferred to Atalanta from Olympique Marseille in 2023, is among several Bosnia and Herzegovina internationals currently playing in Italy's Serie A.
Other notable players in the squad include Sassuolo defender Tarik Muharemovic and the experienced striker Edin Dzeko, who previously played for Fiorentina.
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