Edin Dzeko Exclusive: Manchester City Star on Bosnia, the World Cup & More

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Published: May 19, 2014

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Bosnia and Herzegovina will be the only nation making their World Cup debut in Brazil this summer yet with Edin Dzeko set to lead their attack, the Dragons will be hoping to make a big impression in their first major international tournament.

I spoke to the Manchester City striker as he prepared to link up with the rest of Safet Susic's squad, fresh from securing his second Premier League winner's medal.

 

Bleacher Report: What does it mean to you to be your country's all-time record goalscorer in such a historic period for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team?

Edin Dzeko: I feel proud about that fact, but I'm still proud and happy when I know that my goals helped the team to put on the big competition.

Football is a team sport and my goals would not mean anything if we had not qualified for the World Cup in Brazil. Thus, as with my club, I'm happy that my goals can help to secure good results, which is ultimately the most important thing.



B/R: Very early in your career you played as a midfielder while in the past few seasons you have been described as a "super sub" by the English press. What sort of player do you see yourself as? Is scoring goals your only priority or do you like to be recognised as a talented all-round footballer, too?



ED: I constantly say that I'm not a super-substitute, which I confirmed in this season when I won the Premier League in England for Manchester City. Like every player, I like to score goals and even more to win, but I also like to start matches.

I don’t think I scored a goal after entering from the bench this season, which just goes to show how I benefited from playing more often than last season. I can safely say that I've played my best season of football since arriving in England, and I'm happy about it, and even happier ...
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