Before the start of the European Championship, it was expected that England and Croatia would occupy the first two positions in group D and win a place in the round of XNUMX. However, after two rounds, the situation is different, and on the eve of the third, decisive round, the Croats are in a worse position, who are about to be eliminated.
CROATIA HAS NOTHING TO WAIT ANYMORE
The world vice-champion plays the most important match of the tournament tonight (21 p.m.) at Hampden Park in Glasgow against Scotland. If they win, the "Fire" will save a realistic chance of advancing to the round of XNUMX as the third-placed team, while in the event of a draw or defeat, they would end their participation.
- Scotland is strong on the left, offensive and dangerous. We have to play our game, which was not the case against the Czech Republic. They stretched us, we couldn't counter their midfield. The main thing will be patience, the most important thing is to be ready to welcome the chance. This national team deserves support for everything it has done, it is only right. As long as there is a chance, we deserve support. Everything else is faulty. We deserve support, not insults and throwing in the mud - said Croatian coach Zlatko Dalić.
A point against England and staying in the race for the round of XNUMX boosted the confidence of the Scots. "Tartan Army" has never made it to the knockout stage of major competitions, so the match with the world vice-champions is historic. The fact that Scotland has played five matches against Croatia and has never been defeated gives additional confidence.
- Croatia is a different team from England. It's a good team, they have great control of the ball, Modrić and Kovačić play in the middle, who are top players. We have to do our best if we want to triumph - said the coach of Scotland Steve Clark.
He will not be able to count on Billy Gilmour in the most important match. The young Chelsea player tested positive for the coronavirus and was placed in isolation.
Probable lineups - Croatia (4-3-2-1): Livaković - Vrsaljko, Lovren, Vida, Guardiol - Modrić, Brozović, Kovačić - Ivanušec, Perišić - Petković;
Scotland (3-5-2): Marshall - Hendry, Henley, Tierney - O'Donnell, McTominay, McGregor, McGinn, Robertson - Dykes, Adams.
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