Bosnia and Herzegovina internationals earned valuable minutes for their clubs in European competitions from 19 to 23 October. The most significant Champions League minutes belonged to Esmir Bajraktarević, who started for PSV Eindhoven in a key 1-0 win over FC Porto on Tuesday, 20 October. Bajraktarević was substituted in the 81st minute as his side secured a precious group-stage victory.
Ermedin Demirović came on in the 72nd minute for VfB Stuttgart in their 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid, also on Tuesday. In the Europa League, Arjan Malić played the full match for Sturm Graz, who beat Olympique Marseille 1-0 on Thursday, 22 October, and received a yellow card. Kerim-Sam Alajbegović made a late appearance for Juventus, entering in the 90th minute of a 2-2 draw with Rennes.
These club performances come as the Bosnia and Herzegovina squad prepares for an important away fixture against Sweden on 14 November. The national team's form in its last four matches reads one win, two draws and one defeat, with the most recent result a 1-0 home victory over Poland on 5 October. The goal was scored by Ivan Bašić from the penalty spot in the 84th minute.
Malić's full match for Graz and Alajbegović's brief appearance for Juventus are also positive signals. The next match against Sweden will be a chance to continue the positive momentum after the win over Poland. The full squad list and player status can be found on the squad page. The team will assemble for preparations ahead of the trip to Skopje.
