Italie : Pjanic met en garde les Azzurri : « La Bosnie peut se qualifier pour la Coupe du monde »

Milan, 23 March (LaPresse) – ‘There have been many changes to the national team; we know it’s never easy to play a play-off match, especially away from home. We’re effectively facing two finals. We’ll need to manage the good spells and the difficult ones as best we can. I believe in my national team and my country, even though Wales are a formidable side and will give their all at home.’ So said former Roma and Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic, speaking to Fifa.com ahead of the World Cup play-offs, which will see his Bosnia face Wales in the semi-final. Should they win, Bosnia and Herzegovina will host the winner of the match between Italy and Northern Ireland and will therefore be able to count on the passionate support of their fans. ‘If we qualify for the final, the whole country and the entire stadium will be cheering like mad. Playing in Bosnia is tough for anyone. Facing us at home, knowing that a World Cup place is at stake, will be a real challenge for our opponents,’ warns Pjanic.