Brendan Rogers, trener Celtica
The defender switched allegiances last season after representing Croatia at every youth stage but not at senior level. However, this week he declined an invitation to partake in Bosnia’s friendlies against Bulgaria and Sweden with Rodgers revealing that an honest chat had revealed that the defender felt his heart was not in it.
It is not expected that he will make himself available for selection for Bosnia again.
“He spoke to me in the week,” said Rodgers. “It’s simple, really
“He had a respect for the coach of Bosnia, who is a highly regarded former Croatian player.
“I think he felt he could go there and maybe have a better chance of playing.
“But he has been really honest and brave in his decision. When he went there, it didn’t feel right. Croatia is in his heart.
“But also I think he felt he would be taking the place of a Bosnian player who really wants to play for Bosnia. If there was any doubt with him, he didn’t want to be in the position of blocking someone else.
“What was also brave is that he was going to ring the coach and tell him. I know sometimes the player gives you the story and then asks you to ring the coach.”
And Rodgers also explained that the defender had apologised for his red card at the weekend.
“He was apologetic, but we can’t dwell on it,” he said. “He takes his two match ban. He has to be ready to be available after the international break.”
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