My main concern (and hole to fill) for Euro 2024 is the two winger positions. It used to be striker, however, with Budimir hot in La Liga, we can only assume the #9 role is his to lose this summer in Germany. We have to anticipate Perišić will not be ready for Euro in three months and Dalić will have to find other solutions. If Perišić is ready, great! But we are less than 90 … [Read more...] about Which Wingers Will Step Up For Croatia In 2024 With Perišić Likely Out?
Došlo Je Vrime! Perišić Wants History With Hajduk
By 3 CommentsIvan Perišić, 34, has officially joined Hajduk Split on loan for a mere salary of one euro per month until the end of the season. How does this change things in the HNL? This HNL season is truly shaping up to be a three-horse race and if Dinamo win their two games in hand (against Lokomotiva and Istra), they will lie just 1 point shy of Hajduk for top spot. The biggest … [Read more...] about Došlo Je Vrime! Perišić Wants History With Hajduk
5 Players Who Need To Transfer This January
By 25 CommentsJosip Stanišić The 23 year-old Bayern Munich right-back had a loan move this summer to Leverkusen for more game time, but it has just turned out to be a pretty disastrous move for all parties involved. First off, the destination is quite questionable considering Leverkusen play with three centre-backs and an attacking right wing-back in Jeremie Frimpong. Stanišić can't be … [Read more...] about 5 Players Who Need To Transfer This January
Croatia vs. Latvia: Player Ratings
By 43 CommentsA Wales draw and a Croatian victory leaves Vatreni fans satisfied after a brutal October qualifying cycle. Croatia's destiny now lies in its own hands with one final match hosting the Armenians in Zagreb. Should Croatia be victorious, they book their ticket to Germany this summer. It's no secret the line-up is not currently at full strength with the likes of Ivan Perišić, … [Read more...] about Croatia vs. Latvia: Player Ratings
Does Dalić Field A ‘New Look’ Against Latvia, Armenia?
By 21 CommentsIt's no secret Croatia has been plagued with injuries as of late, and with Petković and Kovačić missing this international window, there are two open spots on Dalić's starting eleven this time around. Yes, it's just Latvia and Armenia, but any little slip up can be costly at this stage in qualification as Croatia MUST secure all six points. How does Dalić line up? Here are some … [Read more...] about Does Dalić Field A ‘New Look’ Against Latvia, Armenia?
Injury Apocalypse: How Does Dalić Adjust Against Turkey & Wales?
By 29 CommentsCroatia has finally accomplished a feat we have not seen for some time: a convincing qualifying campaign (so far) in which results have been consistently achieved with minimal self-inflicted hurdles. And the cherry on top is that Dalić finally seems to have discovered the Vatreni's strongest current XI, with Petković up top, Kramarić on the right and Perišić on the left. We … [Read more...] about Injury Apocalypse: How Does Dalić Adjust Against Turkey & Wales?
Croatia Slip By Armenia 1-0 But Should Have Scored 2/3 More Goals
By 84 CommentsFINAL: Croatia take all 3 points on the road in Armenia and win 1-0. This is Croatia's third straight clean sheet in Euro 2024 qualifying. The Vatreni have only conceded once in four matches. (84'): Petković subbed out. Musa in. (74'): Ivanušec subbed out. Majer in. (73'): The ball comes to Stanišić across the box and he he relatively wide open. He smashed the ball … [Read more...] about Croatia Slip By Armenia 1-0 But Should Have Scored 2/3 More Goals
How Croatia Should Start Friday vs. Latvia — Predicted Starting XI
By 26 CommentsThe Vatreni are back in action! Dalić and company are set to face the Latvians Friday at 2:45pm EST in Rijeka. The now 6th highest ranked side in International football has a lot to prove at these next Euros. Yes, three medals in five years is a generational feat that no one can ever take away from us. But, after two successive heartbreaking final defeats, and possibly Luka … [Read more...] about How Croatia Should Start Friday vs. Latvia — Predicted Starting XI
Bišćan Sacked! Dinamo Appoints Rijeka’s Jakirović As New Manager
By 3 CommentsDinamo's unfortunate crash out of Champions League qualifying was the final straw for former Croatia U21 manager Igor Bišćan with Dinamo. The 45 year-old was immediately replaced by Rijeka's Sergej Jakirović, who achieved previous successes with Gorica, and most notably, completely revolutionizing last season's bottom-table Rijeka into a legitimate title contending team. … [Read more...] about Bišćan Sacked! Dinamo Appoints Rijeka’s Jakirović As New Manager