Samed Bazdar is set to be the primary offensive threat for Real Zaragoza in their upcoming match against Granada. With Dani Gómez serving a suspension and Mario Soberón likely to start on the bench, the Bosnian forward has an added burden on his shoulders, especially considering the team’s current crisis and his own subpar individual performance.
Bazdar’s season started on a high note, with 4 goals to his name by the 11th matchday. His partnership with Iván Azón was showing promise, but the latter’s departure has seemingly disrupted the team’s dynamics. In early November, Bazdar earned nationalization to play for his country, only to be sidelined by an injury that kept him off the field for a month.
Since his return, however, Bazdar has failed to regain his previous form. Unlike his impressive start, he’s now struggling to make an impact, having not scored since October and missing several crucial goals in recent matches. His overall game has been underwhelming, leaving him largely unnoticed in games. Despite this, coach Ramírez remains confident in his abilities, emphasizing the need for Bazdar to focus more on making runs into the box rather than drifting to the outside, where he tends to receive and participate in plays. Ramírez wants him to be more of a goal-scorer, but so far, that hasn’t been the case.
Bazdar’s potential is undeniable, and Real Zaragoza desperately needs him to rediscover the magic that made him a standout earlier in the season, particularly when he was playing with the flair of his Serbian counterpart. The team’s success hinges on Bazdar’s ability to bounce back from his current slump and start contributing significantly to their offense.
In other news, Lluís López has been left out of the squad for the Granada match, possibly due to a muscle injury, as the club awaits the results of medical tests. Despite this setback, coach Miguel Ángel Ramírez might opt to revert to a five-defender system, featuring Vital, Jair, and Gracia in the lineup. This tactical decision could significantly impact the team’s performance and Bazdar’s chances of regaining his form.
