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I know this was just a friendly, but aren't friendlies scheduled to try new tactics? Not just new players. It looks like Dalić is married to the midfield core of Modrić, Brozović, and Kovačić and won't get away from it in 2024. I was hoping he would bench Kova to free up a spot for Majer as the #10 CAM; or for Kramarić to drop back behind the #9 striker (Budimir or Petković). … [Read more...] about Croatia Play Out 0-0 Snoozefest Against Tunisia, Win 5-4 In Penalty Kick Shootout To Setup Friendly vs. Egypt Tuesday

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?

Ante Budimir has been sent home due to a “fever” and will not play in Croatia’s two friendlies this week, the HNS made official today. Budimir is currently the 2nd leading scorer in La Liga this season. Many believe -- including myself -- that Croatia’s #9 striker role is his to lose at Euro 2024. Absolute shame. In the long run this shouldn't change things too much. I can … [Read more...] about Budimir Sent Home With Fever, Will Miss Both Matches This Week

The match can be viewed on FIFA+ for free once you create an account and verify email address. The first international break of 2024 is upon us and Croatia's new kits have been unveiled. So what's next? Here's what you need to know about the two international friendlies that are taking place this week for the Vatreni: -Croatia will now face Tunisia in Cairo, Egypt March … [Read more...] about Croatia vs. Tunisia Friendly Moved To March 23rd In Cairo — 4PM (ET) Kickoff

Per ESPN, Nike unveiled every 2024 kit they would be producing for national teams this year; which includes Croatia. The rumors were true, the home kit will be comprised of the largest red-and-white checkers Croatia have ever taken to the pitch. The away kits emulate 2018 with a dark blue/light blue "wave" across the entire shirt. I'm not a fan of the red-and-white … [Read more...] about OFFICIAL: Croatia’s Euro 2024 Kits Unveiled!

The HNS revealed today that Croatia's Euro 2024 kits will be unveiled Monday, March 18th in Zagreb. There have been absolutely "ZERO" leaked kit renderings this year when normally there are at least one or two. The only thing circulating at the moment are the kits above. But take this one with a grain of salt at 10%. However, if these do in fact become Croatia's … [Read more...] about Euro 2024 Kits To Be Unveiled March 18th, Rumored Home Kit Looks Atrocious

Croatia will play four friendlies prior to kicking off their Euro 2024 tournament against Spain in Berlin June 15th. The first friendly will take place against Tunisia March 22nd as part of the 2024 "W Cup" hosted in Abu Dhabi. If Croatia defeat Tunisia, they will then play the winner of Egypt/New Zealand in the Final of this "friendly" tournament on March 26th. If the Vatreni … [Read more...] about Dalić Names 25-Man Squad For “W Cup” Friendlies In Abu Dhabi March 22nd

We are now 117 days away from Croatia kicking off their Euro 2024 tournament against Spain in Berlin on June 15th. And the same question we've been asking ourselves since Mandžukić retired in 2018 has to debated: who should be Croatia's first choice (#9) striker? I never thought I'd be saying this, but 32 year-old Osasuna striker Ante Budimir will be Croatia's best option … [Read more...] about Budimir Or Bust At Euro 2024