Why isn’t Tjaš Begić playing? Even the media in Italy are increasingly puzzled by the fact that the young Slovenian is not even making it into the squad for Parma
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Parma achieved the main goal of the season on Labor Day: they returned to Serie A. Both Slovenians in the “luxury province” naturally rejoiced at the success, but at the same time, it is true that both would have wanted more playing time. Martin Turk has not actually played in any league match this season, and Tjaš Begić has had very few opportunities. Especially for a footballer for whom Parma paid more than 1.5 million euros.
Tjaš Begić played some matches in the autumn, but in the spring, he was included in the squad for the match only five times. He played only once, and even then he got just over 10 minutes. The former member of Gorica and Celje was also left out of the team before the away game in Bari, where Parma secured advancement with a 1-1 draw.
Some Italian media outlets are also surprised by Begić’s status, emphasizing that the last two absences are particularly unusual. Some of his main competitors for a place were missing, yet coach Fabio Pecchia did not think of the otherwise promising Slovenian.
“So far, Tjaš Begić’s adventure is not going as he would have hoped, and at the end of the season, we will have to think about his future,” hinted one of the local media outlets, suggesting that the barely 20-year-old Tjaš Begić will seriously consider his options this summer. It sounds logical: if he didn’t get many opportunities in Serie B, how will it be in Serie A…
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Author: editorial Football Planet