A Croatia national team player was injured in training before the quarterfinals
This Friday, Brazil will play against Croatia at 12. What the opposing team did not count on was an injury to the midfield player Mateo Kovacicbefore the quarterfinal duel.
The Chelsea player had an accident at the gym and had a cut on his right eyebrow, another below his eye. Despite not having had major complications, the athlete admitted in the press conference that he was insecure and looking forward to tomorrow’s game.
“We have to repeat our game, keep possession of the ball without making mistakes and score a goal soon – that would help us. That’s how dangerous we are. Brazil is also dangerous, but this is the direction we want to take.”said Kovacic.
Brazil vs Croatia
The rival team is known for resilience. In 2018, they made it past the quarterfinals on penalties after 120 minutes.
“There are three games (of woods) after facing 120 minutes and penalties. There is individual and collective technical quality, resilience to reach the high level. What remains in our focus is to maintain the Brazilian National Team, to play with excellence with respect to the qualities opponent. But let whoever is better pass”, said Titethe coach of the Brazilian national team.
He added: “Ricardo has worked with many Serbs and Croats, the difference is this personality trait, the resilience of these Croatians. Besides, they are experienced players, over 30 years old, which comes with playing in European championships and in a selection runner-up. We are prepared for that”, guaranteed the coach.
Source: Caras
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