Croatia

[Barcaman]

3rd in 98' WC
2nd in 18' WC
3rd in 22' WC

https://twitter.com/x/status/2056348242988683341

Not much changes from last World Cup.
Team is led by Luka Modrić for the last time. Kovacic returned in time and we are hoping Gvardiol makes it too.

Midfield is our stronger point. Solid at the back but somewhat thin on the flanks and in attack. I do like Budimir but its a far cry from attackers we used to have back in the day.

Some of the new guys to keep eye on are Vuskovic and Baturina.

 

[thestig]

What will be the 11?

 

[Barcaman]

-------------------Livakovic
-----Caleta Car-Sutalo-Vuskovic
Stanisic--Sucic---Kovacic-----Perisic
-------------------Modric
-----------Kramaric--Budimir

 

[Temptation]

-------------------Livakovic
-----Caleta Car-Sutalo-Vuskovic
Stanisic--Sucic---Kovacic-----Perisic
-------------------Modric
-----------Kramaric--Budimir

Peak Perisic was one of the best players for the National Team. An absolute mentality monster. He was great at everything.

 

[jamrock]

This Croatia team is getting very long in the tooth but I'm sure they will give a good account of themselves

 

[Barcaman]

This Croatia team is getting very long in the tooth but I'm sure they will give a good account of themselves

Think Modrić is still an asset as is Perisic.Blth give 100 % for NT.
Budimir has enough in his tank. Very hard working despite his age.
Not a fan of Kramaric though. Would prefer to see younger forward to partner Budimir.

 

[thestig]

@Barcaman How is the feeling in the country about the NT? I know years ago many were against it because of Mamić and all that corruption. I ocasionally read one of your forums and it seemed more real football fans cheered against Croatia then for it. Seems you guys are more together now, same with Dinamo?

 

[Khaled_a_d]

Not their best team, but they always manage to overachieve.

 

[Barcaman]

@Barcaman How is the feeling in the country about the NT? I know years ago many were against it because of Mamić and all that corruption. I ocasionally read one of your forums and it seemed more real football fans cheered against Croatia then for it. Seems you guys are more together now, same with Dinamo?

People were always behind the team.
It's the press that sows division and puts a magnifying glass on those few who don't support it.