Croatia World Cup squad 2022 Modric Peri

Croatia's run to the World Cup final in 2018 set a new standard for them as an independent nation, after previously reaching the semifinals of France 1998.With a squad filled with Malik Jackson Jersey UEFA Champions League talent, Zlatko Dalic's side finally clicked together on the world stage four years ago, to storm past Denmark, Ru sia and England, before losing out to France in the title decider.However, they have regrouped since then, despite a last-16 exit at Euro 2020, and Dalic is looking to drag one more big-tournament performance from his veteran stars in Qatar.Captained by Real Madrid star Luka Modric, Croatia boast one of the most experienced squads at the World Cup, and Dalic is relying on that crucial know-how to drive their momentum once again. They weren't at their best in the group stages, but have the quality to test anyone in the crucial moments now we are in knockout play.MORE: Head coach Dalic named his final squad on November 9. The most notable inclusion was that of Carson Wentz Jersey midfielderMarcelo Brozovic, who had been an injury doubt in the weeks leading up to the tournament.He suffered a hamstring i sue in late September, and mi sed all of October. Having made his return to club action with Inter just in time, playing a handful of minutes in the November 6 Derby d'Italia against Juventus, he was included in the final squad.Defender Domagoj Vidahad also been under discu sion after reportedly also being an injury doubt but he appears fine.By far the most important name on the list is Luka Modric, who is captain and talisman for the 2018 finalists. It's yet to be confirmed, but at 37 years old it's highly likely this will be his last World Cup. He is joined in the squad by fellow veteran Ivan Perisic.Duje Caleta-Carof Southampton and Antonio Colak of Rangers have not made the final cut and are arguably the most surprising omi sions from the list. Milan striker Ante Rebic was a mainstay of that 2018 run in Ru sia, but was not part of the preliminary list from which Dalic selected his final 26.PositionNo.PlayerClubAgeCaps*GK1Dominik LivakovicDinamo Zagreb (CRO)2735GK12Ivo GrbicAtletico Madrid (SPA)262GK23Ivica IvusicOsijek (CRO)275DEF2Josip StanisicBayern Munich(GER)227DEF3Borna BarisicRangers (SCO)2928DEF5Martin ErlicSa suolo (ITA)244DEF6Dejan LovrenZenit St Petersburg (ITA)3373DEF19Borna SosaVfB Stuttgart(GER)249DEF20Josko GvardiolRB Leipzig (GER)2013DEF21Domagoj VidaAEK Athens (GRE)33100DEF22Josip JuranovicCeltic (SCO)2722DEF24Josip SutaloDinamo Zagreb (CRO)223MID7Lovro MajerRennes (FRA)2412MID8Mateo KovacicChelsea (ENG)2885MID10Luka ModricReal Madrid(SPA)37156MID25Luka SucicRB Salzburg(AUS)204MID11Marcelo BrozovicInter Milan(ITA)2978MID13Nikola VlasicTorino (ITA)2543MID15Mario PasalicAtalanta (ITA)2744MID26Kristijan JakicEintracht Frankfurt (GER)254FWD4Ivan PerisicTottenham Hotspur (ENG)33117FWD9Andrej KramaricHoffenheim (GER)3175FWD14Marko LivajaHadjuk Split (CRO)2915FWD16Bruno PetkovicDinamo Zagreb (CRO)2823FWD17Ante BudimirOsasuna (ENG)3115FWD18Mislav OrsicDinamo Zagreb (CRO)2922HERE IT IS! squad for the 2022 in Qatar! HNS (@HNS_CFF Nick Foles Jersey ) WORLD CUP 2022 SELECTED SQUADS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Croatia's main weapon in Qatar is their incredible level of experience on both the domestic and international scene, with Modric and Perisic both boasting over 100 caps.Dalic is again relying on the same names that powered their run to the final in Ru sia, with Modric and Perisic joined by Dejan Lovren, Vida andBrozovic.StarsThe old faces are still the star names within the Croatia squad, with Modric remaining the key man for club and country in midfield.Some of the other veteran stars have seen their stars dip slightly since 2018, but the emergence of Josko Gvardiol offers a new option at the back, with the RB Leipzig star already .StrengthsAlongside keeping his veterans ticking over, Dalic has also dealtpositively with key international retirements by promoting Nigel Bradham Jersey from within and scouring Europe for talent.Gvardiol has started ahead of Vida, as a regeneration in defence, with Scotland-based duo Josip Juranovic and Borna Barisic effectively stepping in for now departedSime Vrsaljko and Ivan Strinic.Weakne sesHowever, despite managing to replace key names at the back, Dalic is lacking a potent replacement for 2018 heroes Mario Mandzukic andRebic, with Andrej Kramaricshouldering the main goalscoring responsibility. DateStageMatchTime (ET)StadiumWed, Nov. 23GroupMorocco 0Croatia 05 a.m.Al BaytSun, Nov. 27GroupCroatia 4Canada 111 a.m.Khalifa Int'lThurs, Dec. 1GroupCroatia 0Belgium 010 a.m.Ahmad Bin AliTues, Dec. 5R16Japan 1 Croatia 1 (1-3 pens, aet)10 a.m.Al JanoubFriday, Dec. 9QFCroatia1Brazil 1 (4-2 Zach Ertz Jersey pens, aet)10 a.m.Education CityTues, Dec. 13SFCroatia0Argentina 32 p.m.LusailSat, Dec 173PCroatia vs Morocco2 p.m.Khalifa Int'l Once the final 26-man roster was official, participating teams at the World Cup could only make changes before the first game of the tournament, and only in the case of extraordinary circumstances.According , "a player listed on the final list may only be replaced in the event of serious injury or illne s up until 24 hours before the start of his team's first match."