Croatia

After a catastrophic October for Croatia, where the Vatreni lost both Euro 2024 qualifiers to Turkey and Wales, Modrić and his troops are once again back on track to qualify directly for next summer's tournament in Germany as they control their own destiny after Saturday's results. So what has to happen Tuesday night when Croatia host Armenia and Wales host Turkey at 2:45PM … [Read more...] about Final Match Day: How Croatia Qualifies For Euro 2024

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

Early 1st half goals by Majer and Kramarić sealed an easy win over Latvia Saturday night. The boys came out to play and scored both goals inside 20 minutes; setting the speed on "cruise control" for the rest of the match. The Croatian defense was not tested in this match and Marco Pašalić, on his international debut, nearly scored, clanking a shot off the inside of the post … [Read more...] about Croatia Cruise Past Latvia 2-0, Control Own Destiny For Euro 2024!

After last month's absolute disaster, where Croatia gained zero points from matches against Turkey and Wales, we all now know that our beloved Vatreni no longer control their own destiny to qualify for Euro 2024 through their current qualifying group. (Yes, they can qualify through a Nations League playoff in March but let's take that out of the equation for now.) Turkey … [Read more...] about Chances Wales Wins Both Games This Week: 25%

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?

Lots of moving parts this week since Dalić's initial squad call-up list a few weeks ago for the final two Euro 2024 qualifiers against Latvia (away) and Armenia (home) this week, Croatia Week reports. -Kovačić and Petković are staying home with injuries -Gvardiol will be moving to left-back -Vlašić is getting called back up to the squad Look, at the end of the … [Read more...] about Dalić: Kovačić Staying Home, Gvardiol Moving To Left-Back

With Croatia's current problem at the #9 position, why didn't Dalić call up 20 year-old Red Bull Salzburg striker Roko Šimić for November's Euro 2024 qualifiers against Latvia and Armenia? I'm not asking for the kid to start or even get any minutes with the senior side in either match, but why not let him hang with Modrić and company and get groomed properly? Šimić is … [Read more...] about Why Not Roko Šimić?

Ivanuśec, Moro, Kramarić, Sučić, Pjaca, Budimir have all been called up to play against Latvia and Armenia in Croatia's final two Euro 2024 qualifiers in November. That means somebody has to be left off the squad. Vlašić, Barišić, Brekalo, Musa, and Beljo have all been cut from the November squad list. I'm a bit surprised Beljo got the knife as Croatia are still thin in the … [Read more...] about Dalić Shuffles Squad For Final 2 Euro Qualifiers In November

This will be the last I speak of this shit international break for our beloved Vatreni. As I said on the podcast, I am "stone cold lead pipe locking" that Wales will not win their final two matches of Euro 2024 qualifying next month versus Armenia (on the road) and at home against Turkey. Armenia's Euro 2024 hopes are more than alive and a win versus Wales on home soil will … [Read more...] about PSA: Wales Will Not Pick Up 6 Points In November