Positives: Baturina got the start. Both Matanović & Petar Sučić were capped by Croatia for the first time. Negatives: Dalić basically employed a 5-5-0 formation. He needs to add speed on the flanks with natural wingers. That did not happen this game. Why won’t he play Pjaca? Both wings are Croatia’s Achilles Heel and Dalić can’t/won’t address it. … [Read more...] about Croatia Fall 2-1 To Portugal In Nations League Opener
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Dalić Must Start Baturina, Pjaca vs. Portugal As Injury Bug Demolishes Croatian Squad
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This will be the most complicated lineup Dalić ever puts out against Portugal on Thursday in Nations League. Not only is the national team in a bit of a "transitional phase" with Brozović retiring, Modrić turning 39 next week, and Perišić clubless -- but the team has been hit HARD with the injury bug. Majer, Vlašić, Erlić, Stanišić, Juranović have all been ruled out for this … [Read more...] about Dalić Must Start Baturina, Pjaca vs. Portugal As Injury Bug Demolishes Croatian Squad
2 Things Dalić Must Change For Nations League
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With a new Nations League campaign upon us this week against Portugal and Poland; this will be the opportune time Dalić can start experimenting with new players and new tactics. But will he? Brozović and Vida have officially retired from international football. Stanišić, Majer, Erlić and Vlašić are all out for this month's matches with injuries which will open the doors for … [Read more...] about 2 Things Dalić Must Change For Nations League
Croatians Around Europe 3: Krama Bags Bundesliga Goal #4
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Andrej Kramarić is the current leading goal scorer in the Bundesliga after bagging #4 Saturday in a 3-1 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt. Krama separated himself from the Frankfurt defense in the box and tapped home a perfect cross from teammate Adam Hlozek from the corner. Krama is in fine form heading into the international break. The question is: where is Dalić going to play him? … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 3: Krama Bags Bundesliga Goal #4
HNL Week 5: Dinamo Drops First Points Of Season In 1-1 Draw vs. Rijeka
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Dinamo's 4-game win streak in the HNL was cut short after drawing 1-1 with Rijeka on the road at Rujevica Sunday. Dinamo held the lead going into halftime thanks to an early goal from Petković. Petko received the ball in the box and perfectly left-footed the ball into the side netting. Rijeka however found themselves back in the match thanks to a long range volley from Veldin … [Read more...] about HNL Week 5: Dinamo Drops First Points Of Season In 1-1 Draw vs. Rijeka
Dinamo Zagreb Will Play Bayern Munich, Arsenal, AC Milan, Borussia Dortmund In Champions League!
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The new Champions League format is much better. Take a look at who Dinamo Zagreb will be playing in the new "League Phase" of the revamped Champions League; which was surely done to combat any progression from a European "Super League". Dinamo will play 8 different clubs on 8 different nights. Four matches in Zagreb. Four matches away. 🇩🇪Borussia Dortmund🇩🇪Bayern Munich🇮🇹AC … [Read more...] about Dinamo Zagreb Will Play Bayern Munich, Arsenal, AC Milan, Borussia Dortmund In Champions League!
Remember, Dalić Didn’t Call Up Pašalić Or Pjaca
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What does the Croatian national side need most on their "wish list" is 2024? Wingers! What did Dalić do for UEFA Nations League squad call-ups in September for the Portugal and Poland matches? Not call up one natural winger. The only natural winger on the squad for Croatia is 35 year-old Ivan Perišić, who is currently without a club and coming off a major knee surgery. … [Read more...] about Remember, Dalić Didn’t Call Up Pašalić Or Pjaca
Dinamo Zagreb Are Headed Back To The Champions League!!!
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Dinamo defeat Qarabag 5-0 (on aggregate) and will now play amongst Europe’s elite in the newly revamped 36-team tournament. Sometimes the rich get richer. And Wednesday night in Azerbaijan -- barring an epic collapse -- Dinamo Zagreb will do exactly just that. Dinamo currently hold a 3-goal (to aggregate) lead on Qarabag going into their 2nd leg fixture. Should Dinamo handle … [Read more...] about Dinamo Zagreb Are Headed Back To The Champions League!!!
Is It Already Time To Hit The ‘Panic Button’ At Poljud?
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We're not even in September yet and Hajduk is already unravelling. But is it time to hit the 'Panic Button'? Or is it too early? Things that are not going Hajduk's way: -dropped points in 2/4 HNL matches to start the season -already knocked out of Europe; losing to a Slovakian side that finished 5th in the league last year -Perišić has cut ties with the … [Read more...] about Is It Already Time To Hit The ‘Panic Button’ At Poljud?
