Muslic backs Dzeko’s start and defends ‘missing centimeters’

Miron Muslic said he’s pleased with his squad’s performance so far this Bundesliga season, according to kicker.

He also defended the decision to start Edin Dzeko, arguing that the difference has often been minimal—Muslic’s phrase was “Da fehlen Zentimeter,” meaning that it’s just a matter of a few centimeters, the kind of fine margin that can decide moments in a match.

Dzeko, defended as starter

Muslic’s comments are a clear vote of confidence in the role Dzeko plays when the team begins the game on the front foot. By backing his starting choice, the coach underlines that he sees Dzeko as a key part of the plan rather than a rotational option.

For Schalke, this kind of public support points to continuity in the lineup approach: Dzeko stays in the XI, and the expectation is that those small margins will translate into more concrete outcomes.

As kicker reports, it’s not just about one match moment—Muslic is protecting his criteria and the team’s current direction.