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PROS: -The Croatian attack looked lively and hungry vs. Portugal. Five goals in two friendlies this week. -Majer and Gvardiol were exceptional moving forward in the 1st half. They were Croatia's best players. This duo can be the extra added attack I have been asking for. You can lock in Gvardiol at left-back the entire tournament. Pep did great with him at City. … [Read more...] about Croatia Defeat Portugal 2-1 In Final Friendly Before Euro 2024

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The Vatreni kicked off the summer international season with a dominant 3-0 victory over North Macedonia in Rijeka Monday night. While the game saw Marco Pašalić score his first goal in senior checkers, attacking midfielder Lovro Majer stole the show with an impressive 1st half brace. Was Majer’s 2-goal performance enough to earn a starting role for Croatia ahead of Euro … [Read more...] about Majer: Starting XI Or Super-Sub At Euro?

With Euro 2024 less than two weeks away with an opening match against Spain June 15th, the "right wing" position still remains the most open and arguably weak position for the Vatreni on paper. So many Croatia players on the right side of the pitch have seen different levels of success over the past few tournament cycles, but who will Dalić play on the right side in 2024? There … [Read more...] about Who Should Be Croatia’s Right Winger At Euro?

Things we learned vs. Macedonia: -Majer is booming with confidence and needs to start at Euro (ideally at the #10 in front of Modrić) -Kova still looks pedestrian in the Croatian midfield -Budimir needs to be the starting #9 in Germany -Croatia's future is bright with Baturina, Sučić, Marco Pašalić … [Read more...] about Croatia Defeat Macedonia 3-0 In Rijeka Friendly; Majer Bags 1st Half Brace, Marco Pašalić Scores 1st Vatreni Goal

Per the HNS and Jutarnji, our beloved Vatreni will play every single Euro 2024 group match this month (vs. Spain, Albania, Italy) in the red-and-white checkered home kit. These have to be the worst home kits Nike has ever designed for Croatia. The checkers are far, far too big for my liking. So I'm a bit bummed we won't see the black and blue away kit at all in group stage. … [Read more...] about Croatia Will Play All 3 Euro Group Matches In Red And White Checkers

Euro 2024 is now two weeks away and the pieces of the puzzle will quickly fall into place on how Dalić will line up the boys in Germany. One hint has already been dropped by Dalić regarding Gvardiol playing left-back against Spain in Berlin June 15th. In a recent 24 Sata article, Dalić says, "If you remember, he (Gvardiol) debuted at left back against England. Pep is praised, I … [Read more...] about Dalić Following Pep: Gvardiol To Play LB vs. Spain