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What a disaster start for Croatia's Euro 2024 campaign. However, the Vatreni look to keep their historically solid record in the second match day of tournaments against weaker opposition in Albania. With that being said, the boys can NOT afford to take the Albanians lightly as they showed some quality in keeping a tight score line against reigning European champions Italy in … [Read more...] about How Dalić Should Line Up Against Albania

Zlatko Dalić's men take on three-time European champions Spain to kick off their Euro campaign in Berlin on Saturday June 15th at 12pm EST. The Vatreni will look to avenge their Nations League Final loss and start the tournament off with three points in the bag. Much discussion is taking place on how Croatia will line up, especially in the attacking department as all three … [Read more...] about How Croatia Should Start vs. Spain In Berlin

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?

Josip 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

A 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

It'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?

Croatia 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?

FINAL: 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