By Akeem Lawal
Croatia national team
coach, Zlatko Dalic has admitted that their opening Group D game at the 2018
FIFA World Cup against the Super Eagles of Nigeria will be the toughest for his
side, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.
Dalic, who arrived in
Rovinj with the team on Saturday to kick off intensive training to be in the
best shape for their first World Cup game on June 16 against Nigeria, however
believes the match against Argentina would be the easiest in the group.
“The first match against Nigeria will be the
key to our group. We are playing against an African team. They have a German
coach that has changed the style of their game and has introduced a lot of
young players in the national team who are young, hungry and ambitious and that’s
their advantage. This group is going to be the toughest game for us.
“For me, the match
against Argentina will be the easiest match in the group. We are against the
favorites to win the World Cup. Any team that has Messi can make a miracle. He is
the best player in the world for me. It will be a great match for the two teams
that play good football and have great technical skills. We have nothing to
lose in the fight, and we are playing against one of the best teams in the
world. It is a great motive for us,” Dalic was quoted by Gol.hr.
Croatia will play two
tough friendly matches – on June 3 against Brazil and June 8 against Senegal
ahead of the World Cup.
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