5 captains that should be benched

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#3 Vedad Ibisevic (Hertha BSC)

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Ibisevic has proved himself for a number of Bundesliga sides, but age seems to be playing spoilsport

A real talisman of German football, Vedad Ibisevic has scored goals for every team he has played for in the Bundesliga. Whether it’s been Hoffenheim, Stuttgart, or now, Hertha Berlin, the Bosnian has been ever fruitful for whichever team he trots out for.

Last season showed the smallest sign of his powers waning and at 33, without a Bundesliga goal this campaign, he might be on the way out. Davie Selke was bought from RB Leipzig over the summer and despite his injury, he looks set to walk into a starting eleven struggling to score goals.

Add into the mix Ibisevic's penchant for an explosive moment, such as his red card against Mainz before the second international break, should be enough cause for concern. He’d still be a viable option off the bench, but Ibisevic should not automatically warrant a starting berth any longer.

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Edited by Aakanksh Sanketh
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