I know that majority of people here hated Rakitic, but now you will see how Croatian team sucks without him.
In 2018, we had a nice attack, midfield, defensive unit in midfield + defense and wingers.
Now without Rakitic and Mandzukic, Croatian play has zero sense.
Horrible attack, horrible midfield, horrible defensive shape.
On paper, Croatia in midfield has Ballon D Or Modric, 4 times CL winner Kovacic and Brozovic from Inter, coached by the same Wc final coach Dalic.
In reality, you'll see how different/bad/clueless that team is without Raki and Mandzukic.
I know that some of you like to bet (JamDav), my advice is: don't put any money on Croatian matches on this tournament.