Sergej Barbarez is ready for the clash with Italy. The Bosnia and Herzegovina manager said at a press conference on the eve of the play-off final for the 2026 World Cup European qualifiers: "This is a very important match for Italy, but also for us. In fact, from our country’s perspective, it is even more important."
“My players are all in good shape; the only one feeling under the weather is me, as I lost my voice in Wales. Last Thursday’s match, which went to penalties, was a tough one, but we’re happy and we’ve had time to recover. It’s vital for our team to run; we hope to be able to hold out until the end.”