The Guardian: Sušić needs a tougher test, Bešić closest to the starting lineup

Bosnia and Herzegovina's head coach Safet Sušić should hope that Mexico will be a real test for the Dragons, given that the victory against the weak second-string Ivory Coast side has not yet resolved all the dilemmas regarding the lineup, according to an analysis by the British „Guardian“, reports the Bosnian news agency Patria (NAP).

BiH faces Mexico tonight in Chicago in their final preparatory match before their first World Cup appearance, and the 2-1 victory of our national team against the African side has also caught the attention of analysts on the Island. The Guardian thus analyzes the match and the performance of our national team in detail.

In addition to criticism directed at Ivory Coast and their weak play, the British say it will be difficult for Sušić to encounter „open doors“ at the World Cup as he did in that match.

- Perhaps Sušić is now closer to resolving one of the biggest dilemmas in the lineup. Muhamed Bešić has emerged as the first choice for the defensive midfield position ahead of Haris Medunjanin. Given the attacking flair of the Bosnian midfield, this position is very important, and Medunjanin has filled it but did not bring the necessary sense of security – stated the Guardian commentary.

Furthermore, the question of the second centre-back alongside the indispensable Emir Spahić, without whom, as they note, BiH simply cannot function, remains an unresolved dilemma. Ognjen Vranješ is, according to the Guardian, the first choice if Ermin Bičakčić is not fully ready.

The commentator praised Sušić's decision to place young and fast attackers Edin Višća and Izet Hajrović on the flanks, but warned that such a setup pushes Vedad Ibišević out of the starting lineup, reports Patria.

- That is probably an option for the match against Argentina, and with Sejad Salihović and Senad Lulić, Sušić has more options and can easily revert the formation to a classic 4-4-2 setup – it was highlighted.