Dragons united: Everyone on the field must fight for the country and the fans

14:15 Ermin Bičakčić pointed out that Ireland has quality, but that the Dragons have a plan for how they will play.

- We need to pay more attention to ourselves and it is very important that we prepare well. I always give my best, I am ready, after all, the best starting 11 will play, and the most important thing is to win. We don't underestimate anyone, thank God we qualified for the playoffs and now we are going for the win. We had situations where we didn't have enough points, it's nice to see that our players are regulars and play at a good level. Everyone must fight for the country and for the fans - says Bičakčić.

14:11 Izet Hajrović, a BiH player, pointed out that he thinks we have good chances, and that the first match is more important than the second.

- If we get a good result, I hope we will advance. Ireland is a good team, and they beat Germany too, we have to play offensively and attack. Although I have little playing time, I am ready to play. If I get the chance to play, I will use it. We all have to fight. I don't decide, the coach chooses the lineup, if he puts me in for 5 or 10 minutes, I will give my best. The fans know our situation and will always help us as they have so far - stated Hajrović.

14:08 Igor Janković, assistant coach of the BiH national team, stated that 10 national team players have arrived at the Training Center in Zenica, and the rest are expected by the end of the day, reports Patria's journalist from Zenica.

- We will try to refresh the team and be as prepared as possible to face Ireland. Ireland has problems with injuries and suspensions, many players will not be in Zenica. It is very important not to concede a goal. We are one step away from the championship and we will do everything for our fans – stated Janković.

10:00 The coach of the Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team, Mehmed Baždarević, is welcoming his players at the Training Center in Zenica, whom he is counting on in the upcoming playoff duels against the Republic of Ireland, writes the Patria news agency.

Some players have already arrived, such as Vedad Ibišević, Tino Sven Sušić, Haris Medunjanin...

All players are obliged to arrive in Zenica by 14:00, when the coach and one player will give statements to the journalists, and the first closed training session will be held tonight at 17:30.

On Tuesday, the Dragons will have two training sessions at 11:00 and 17:30. Wednesday is reserved for a walk starting at 11:00, while the training session at 17:30 will be open to the media. On Thursday, an official press conference will be held at 17:30, and the training session starting at 18:00 will be open for the first 15 minutes.

On Thursday, around 15:35, the arrival of the Republic of Ireland national team is expected at Sarajevo Airport via a flight from Dublin, and from 19:00, a press conference will be held at the Bilino Polje stadium. The Irish will have a training session from 19:30 at the Bilino Polje stadium, which will be open to the media for the first 15 minutes.

On Friday, the playoff match Bosnia and Herzegovina - Republic of Ireland is scheduled for 20:45. On Saturday at 11:00, the Dragons will travel to Dublin by charter flight, where the second match against Ireland awaits them on November 16.