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Postao/la ST-57 Ciciban » 13 nov 2009, 08:23
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Portugal - Bosnia
PORTUGAL
Ricardo Carvalho, defender, 31, Chelsea
What he can offer: The Chelsea defender has returned to form under the stewardship of Carlo Ancelotti and has forged a partnership for Portugal with Pepe at the heart of the defence. He will need to be at his commanding best if he is to thwart the dangerous Edin Dzeko and co.
Miguel Veloso, midfielder, 23, Sporting Lisbon
What he can offer: The defensive midfielder has proved himself to be a linchpin in the middle of the field for Portugal and has been instrumental amid all the fluctuating fortunes for Carlos Queiroz's side. Veloso must provide the discipline in midfield from which the likes of Deco can attack.
Simao, winger, 30, Atletico Madrid
What he can offer: The winger has been identified by Queiroz as his side's inspiration in the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo and, despite being the wrong side of 30, can provide the pace and guile to open up the Bosnia back four. The Portugal captain will shoulder much of the creative responsibility - can he deliver?
BOSNIA
Emir Spahic, defender, 29, Montpellier
What he can offer: The Bosnia captain is an assuring, uncompromising presence at the back for his side and shepherds his defence from his centre-back role. Spahic has played in all bar one of Bosnia's Group 5 matches as his side conceded 13 goals.
Zvjezdan Misimovic, winger, 27, Wolfsburg
What he can offer: 16 goals in 45 appearances for Bosnia exemplify Misimovic's attacking instincts from his left-wing berth. The Wolfsburg player netted a hat-trick for his country in the 7-0 win over Estonia and, despite retiring for four days from the international set up in 2008, has been a key component since his return.
Edin Dzeko, striker, 23, Wolfsburg
What he can offer: 10 games, nine goals. Dzeko's prolific scoring has always done the talking for him and he has carried Bosnia through Group 5 with his consistency and potency in the final third of the field. The 23-year-old has netted 38 times for Wolfsburg in 72 appearances and his momentum in front of goal shows no sign of abating.
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