Luka Modrić Named in Croatia Squad for the Nations League
Bilić selected 26 players, including Luka Modrić and Josip Juranović, as Croatia begin four Nations League matches in an 11-day stretch.
- On Monday, head coach Slaven Bilic announced his first 26-man Croatia squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures, marking his return to the national team job after over a decade away.
- Appointed to succeed Zlatko Dalic, the 57-year-old Bilic faces a demanding schedule as the team must play four matches in just 11 days under the redesigned international calendar.
- Captain Luka Modric, who turns 41 this week, remains central to the squad after confirming he will continue his international career. Bilic described the group as a "23 plus 3" split.
- To manage Modric's workload, Bilic noted the captain "will play at a pace that suits both him and us." The England match will occur behind closed doors due to a UEFA sanction.
- Croatia begins its Nations League Group A3 journey away to Czech Republic on September 26, followed by matches against Spain and England, testing the team's depth in the compressed 11-day window.
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Among the players who will be on standby is AEK's Lovro Mayer.
New coach, old midfield strategist: Even under New Coach Slaven Bilic, football star Luka Modric continues to play for Croatia's national team. There are a few restrictions for the 40-year-old.
New coach, old midfield strategist: Even under New Coach Slaven Bilic, football star Luka Modric continues to play for Croatia's national team. There are a few restrictions for the 40-year-old.
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Luka Modrić named in Croatia squad for the Nations League
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Luka Modrić was named by coach Slaven Bilić in the Croatia squad on Monday for the Nations League to continue his standout international career.
For Croatia's next matches in September and October, Slaven Bilić, who succeeded Zlatko Dalić, announced on Monday the list of players who will participate in the game. L的immortel Luka Modrić is one of them.
Slaven Bilić Names Croatia Squad for Expanded Nations League Window
Slaven Bilić has named his first Croatia squad since returning to the national team job, selecting 26 players for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches. The former West Ham and West Brom manager takes charge for the first time in over a decade, succeeding Zlatko Dalić, and immediately has to navigate a newly redesigned international […]
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