Croatia Names Euros Squad: Can They Navigate Group of Death?
Croatia, a consistent force in international football, has unveiled their 26-man squad for Euro 2024 in Germany. The squad will be aiming to replicate past success and make another impressive run in the tournament.
A Grueling Group Awaits
Croatia finds itself in a challenging Group B, dubbed the “Group of Death.” They’ll face off against footballing powerhouses Italy and Spain, along with Albania. While progression from this group will be a tough task, the possibility of a best third-place finish offers a lifeline to the knockout stages.
Dalic’s Squad Boasts Experience and Talent
Manager Zlatko Dalic has assembled a squad that blends experience with youthful talent. Veterans like Luka Modric and Ivan Perisic will provide leadership, while exciting youngsters like Joško Gvardiol and Lovro Majer offer a glimpse into the future.
Here’s a Look at Croatia’s 26-Man Squad (by position):
- Goalkeepers: Dominik Livaković (Fenerbahçe), Nediljko Labrović (Rijeka), Ivica Ivušić (Pafos)
- Defenders: Josip Stanišić (Bayer Leverkusen), Marin Pongračić (Lecce), Joško Gvardiol (Manchester City), Martin Erlić (Sassuolo), Borna Sosa (Ajax), Domagoj Vida (AEK Athens), Josip Juranović (Union Berlin), Josip Šutalo (Ajax)
- Midfielders: Lovro Majer (Wolfsburg), Mateo Kovačić (Manchester City), Luka Modrić (Real Madrid), Marcelo Brozović (Al-Nassr), Nikola Vlašić (Torino), Mario Pašalić (Atalanta), Luka Ivanušec (Feyenoord), Luka Sučić (Salzburg), Martin Baturina (Dinamo Zagreb)
- Forwards: Ivan Perišić (Hajduk Split), Andrej Kramarić (Hoffenheim), Bruno Petković (Dinamo Zagreb), Marko Pjaca (Rijeka), Ante Budimir (Osasuna), Marco Pašalić (Rijeka)
Croatia arrives at Euro 2024 with a squad boasting experience and talent. Having consistently performed well in recent tournaments, the question remains: can they finally take the next step and claim their first European Championship title?