Bosnia and Herzegovina’s national team manager Sergej Barbarez expressed frustration after Newcastle United’s right-back Amar Dedic withdrew from international duty due to injury. The 24-year-old defender, who joined Newcastle from Benfica in a £30 million transfer, sustained a hamstring aggravation during last week’s Premier League match, a 4-1 defeat to Leeds United.

Dedic’s injury means he will miss Bosnia’s upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures. Barbarez criticized the decision to play the player in the club match, suggesting that if Dedic had avoided participation, he would have been available for the national team. Barbarez stated that the player will now focus on recovery and be ready to return for Newcastle following the international break. Newcastle United have yet to comment on the injury or offer further details regarding Dedic’s fitness status.