Bosnia national coach Sergej Barbarez would like to select Emir Karic, a 28-year-old Sturm Graz player and former Austrian youth international with Bosnian roots who is going to transfer to Bosnia. However, Karic has not yet been declared eligible to play. Barbarez attributes this situation to delay tactics by the Austrian federation. Bosnia hopes to secure Karic's eligibility for the match in Vienna with the help of FIFA.

Emir Karic, a summer signing for Sturm Graz, is reportedly close to a move to the English Championship. He has not been able to secure a regular spot in the team.

The potential signing of Emran Soglo by SK Sturm Graz fuels speculation about a possible departure of summer signing Emir Karic from the club. This is based on the need to fill the left-back position with a new signing.