Bosnia's Manager Accuses Welshman of "Behind-the-Scenes Maneuvers" Before World Cup Playoff
The coach of the Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team, Sergej Barbarez, has accused Brondby coach Steve Cooper.
TL;DR
- Bosnia coach Sergej Barbarez alleges Brondby coach Steve Cooper deliberately sidelined player Benjamin Tahirović.
- Barbarez suggests the motive was to prevent Tahirović from playing for Bosnia against Wales.
- Brondby's PR chief Soren Hangoj denies the allegations, stating the decision was a collective one by the coaching team and management.
- Hangoj emphasized the decision was based on club values and Tahirović's conduct, not national team interests.
- Tahirović's playing time at Brondby significantly decreased in recent months.
- Bosnia is set to play Wales in a World Cup playoff match.