Coach Zlatko Dalic of Croatia, which will face Turkey in the EURO 2024 Qualifiers, made statements before the match.
The 56-year-old experienced coach used the following statements:
Croatia National Team Coach Zlatko Dalic said, “It may be the most difficult match for us. It is a key match, we are preparing accordingly.”
The Croatian National Team will host Turkey in the 6th match of the 2024 European Football Championship Qualifiers Group D tomorrow at 21:45 CET. Before the match, Croatia National Team Coach Zlatko Dalic made a statement at Opus Arena. Noting that it will be the most difficult match for them, Croatia National Team Coach Zlatko Dalic said, “It is a key match, we are preparing accordingly. There will be some difficulties. We are missing some players, we are under a little pressure. We do not have two important forwards, we feel their shortcomings, but I do not want to think like that, my new players.” “There is, this is an opportunity for them. We don’t want to be under pressure, we want to win tomorrow. We want the three points. Scoring is important, time is not important. Let’s not rush, play carefully, be patient and get the 3 points,” he said.
“DEFENSE IS KEY FOR US, WE NEED TO PLAY AS A TEAM”
Regarding the missing players in the team, the Croatian coach said, “Juranovic and Petkovic are injured, they are not one hundred percent ready and they will probably not play tomorrow. We want them ready for the Wales match. Everything is more or less clear in defense. Brekalo is playing well in attack, he will be on the left side. Perisic, Orsic and Ivanusec are missing, but this is a good opportunity for Brekalo. Pasalic will be the second striker on the right side. I believe he will be successful in tomorrow’s match. Defense is the key for us, we need to play together as a team. We have two great young defenders, Sutalo and Gvardiol. We have great young players, “Like Barisic and Majer. Livakovic is also in form. I think this team will play tomorrow,” he said.
“MONTELLA IS A GOOD TECHNICAL DIRECTOR”
“You mentioned some difficulties you have experienced. The Turkish National Team has a new coach. He will be playing his first match and his tactics are uncertain. Could this add a new one to your difficulties?” To the question asked, Dalic said, “This is a more difficult situation for us. Because there is a new style of playing, the players will want to prove themselves. We could not analyze it because he had not played a national match before, but he was the coach of a Turkish club, he is a good coach. Yes “It will be more difficult for us,” he replied.
“CROATIA’S FOOTBALL HAS PROGRESSED MUCH, BUT THERE IS NO STADIUM WORTHY FOR US EXCEPT THIS STADIUM”
When reminded that they would be playing a match in a new stadium and asked about it looking stagnant, Dalic said: “This stadium is new, but there is not much progress in other matters. Croatia’s football has progressed a lot, but there is no stadium worthy of us except this stadium. This is my classic situation. Preparations.” “I am always like this while the game is going on. I have great confidence in my players. There will be a great atmosphere tomorrow. We will receive great support. Tomorrow’s match is very important for us. I want us to play as soon as possible,” he said.
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