Bosnian striker Haris Tabaković (31) has suffered a severe ankle injury, causing him to miss the upcoming World Cup. The injury occurred during his last league match, a 4-0 victory for his club Borussia Mönchengladbach against Hoffenheim, as reported by Klix.ba.

Ankle Fracture

The injury happened in the 72nd minute of the match following a duel with Hoffenheim defender Ozan Kabak. Medical examinations confirmed that Tabaković suffered a fracture in his ankle, effectively ending his participation in the World Cup before it began.

Recovery Time at Least Three Months

Currently, his ankle is in a cast, and it is anticipated that he will be sidelined for at least three months. Medical professionals have suggested surgery, which would extend his recovery period to six months.

Significant Blow to the Team

This injury represents a significant setback for the Bosnian national team, particularly given Tabaković's stellar performance throughout the season. His absence will be a major loss to the team's attacking lineup at the World Cup.

Season Ended on a High Note

Ironically, Tabaković scored a goal in the match where he was injured, capping off an excellent season where he scored 13 goals and provided two assists for Borussia Mönchengladbach in the Bundesliga. For Bosnia and Herzegovina, he has made 10 appearances and scored four goals, including three in World Cup qualifiers against Romania, Austria, and Italy.

Tabaković’s Importance

The significance of Tabaković to the team is underscored by the fact that he was the first confirmed player on the World Cup roster for Coach Sergej Barbarez, as reported recently on a German ZDF show. Barbarez often introduced Tabaković as a replacement for Edin Džeko or Ermedin Demirović.

About Haris Tabaković

Tabaković was born in Switzerland, where he began his football career and played for the country's youth teams. He has played for Young Boys, Grasshoppers, Debrecen, Diosgyőr, Austria Lustenau, Vienna Austria, Hertha, Hoffenheim, and Borussia Mönchengladbach. Transfermarkt values him at around three million euros.