Croatians Around Europe

Mario Pašalić was supposed to be Croatia's next big midfielder in 2014 when Hajduk Split sold him to Chelsea for  £3 million. But it never happened. As Chelsea does to many of their smaller signings, Pašalić was loaned out immediately and never got a chance to put on a Chelsea shirt. At only 24 years-old, Pašalić has already been a 'journey man' in Europe. He has … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XIII*

Mateo Kovačić is finally on the board at Chelsea! In Chelsea's Champions League match against Spanish club Valencia Wednesday night, Kovačić leveled the score at 1-1 in the 41st minute with a wonderful low, right-footed strike from 20 yards out. The match would end 2-2. Kovačić has been masterful in the Chelsea midfield the season - and although he rattles … [Read more...] about Kovačić Scores 1st Chelsea Goal, Lovren Equalizes For Liverpool

Luka Modrić played the full 90 minutes in pouring rain Saturday as Real Madrid defeated Eibar 4-0. Modrić was given a "7.5" grade as it was "One of the Croatian’s best games so far this season — provided an assist on Fede Valverde’s goal and retained possession well in the heart of midfield." After a slow start for Real Madrid in La Liga and Champions League, Los Blancos find … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XI*

Mateo Kovačić has been playing some great ball lately. The Croatian midfielder was praised by Chelsea manager Frank Lampard at the weekend in their 2-1 victory over Watford. For the first time in a very, very long time, Kovačić is finally clicking with his fellow starting XI which includes Christian Pulisic, Tammy Abraham, Willian and Jorginho. Chelsea have had an … [Read more...] about Will The Real Mateo Kovačić Please Stand Up?

Nikola Vlašić scored the lone goal for CSKA Moscow Saturday in a 1-1 draw against 1st-place Zenit St. Petersburg. Vlašić muscled through the Zenit defense as the ball pinballed in the air; eventually sending a left-footed shot to the back of the net. Vlašić has been solid at CSKA this season and his value is only growing. At 22 years old, the Croatian attack is in good hands … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *X*

Guess what? Andrej Kramarić is back and he's already in midseason form. Kramarić returned from knee injury last week with a goal for Hoffenheim and he did the same this weekend in a 3-2 win over Hertha Berlin. Krama headed home a corner kick in the 38th minute to make it 2-0 for his side. He played the full match, which is a fantastic sign as Croatia head into their … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *IX*

Andrej Kramarić made his season debut for Hoffenheim Sunday; returning from a knee injury. Kramarić got the start and played the full match against Schalke, who would have taken top spot in the Bundesliga with a win over Hoffenheim. Instead, Kramarić broke the deadlock in the 71st minute, cleaning up the trash in front of the net after a blocked shot. Hoffenheim would add … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *VIII*