Croatia Arrives for the World Cup with some Familiar but Aging Standouts
Croatia is leaning on Luka Modric, Ivan Perisic and other veterans as it opens camp before a group that includes England.
- The Croatian team arriving for this year’s World Cup includes several veteran players, suggesting a slow transition to a new generation.
- Luka Modric, age 40, and Ivan Perisic, age 37, are notable experienced members of the team.
- Young striker Igor Matanovic values having veterans such as Modric, Perisic, Kovacic, and Kramaric on the team.
- Croatia's team has maintained continuity with both experienced players and head coach Zlatko Dalic, who has led the team since 2018.
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Croatia arrives for the World Cup with some familiar but aging standouts
Croatia has arrived in the Washington, D.C. area, where it is setting up camp at least through the group stage of this year's World Cup.
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