Haris Tabakovic
BMGBosnia and Herzegovina
Right
Jun 20, 1994
31
6'5"
198 lb
CF
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Ankle fracture ends WC dream
Tabakovic suffered an ankle fracture in the 72nd minute of Saturday's season finale against Hoffenheim and is expected to miss at least three months, ruling him out of the World Cup with Bosnia and Herzegovina this summer, according to Klix.
Analysis: Tabakovic had scored earlier in the match before the injury occurred following a challenge with Ozan Kabak, and is now wearing a cast on his leg with an official diagnosis still pending. If surgery is required, the recovery timeline could extend to around six months, making his absence from the tournament virtually certain regardless. The striker ends a strong loan campaign at Gladbach with 13 goals and two assists across his 32 Bundesliga appearances (28 starts), having been one of the most productive strikers in the division before the cruel injury on what was supposed to be his farewell appearance. Tabakovic will now return to parent club Hoffenheim as both his immediate future and long-term recovery plan are determined.
Forced off with ankle injury
Tabakovic (ankle) was forced off in the 74th minute of Saturday's clash against Hoffenheim after twisting his ankle, having scored in the first half.
Analysis: Tabakovic's early exit is a concerning development given that Bosnia and Herzegovina's World Cup campaign begins in June, making the timing of the injury particularly worrying. The striker had put together an impressive campaign on loan at Borussia Monchengladbach, finishing with 13 goals and two assists across 32 Bundesliga appearances before the ankle issue cut his farewell appearance short. He was replaced by Shuto Machino, with the full extent of the injury yet to be confirmed. The results of further examination will be crucial in determining whether Tabakovic can recover in time to represent Bosnia at the World Cup.
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