Dalić reveals how the Croatian team will play against Messi in the semi-finals of World Cup 2022

Marina Magomedova
11 Dec 2022
17:11

Croatian head coach Zlatko Dalić shared his expectations for the match against Argentina in the semifinal stage of the 2022 World Cup, which is taking place in Qatar.

Zlatko Dalić quoted by FIFA press office
We need to defend against Messi, but not with individual guarding. We know how much he runs, how much he likes to work with the ball. Discipline will be crucial. If we can repeat what we did against Brazil, we have nothing to fear.

On December 9, Brazil lost to Croatia in the quarterfinals of the World Cup in Qatar. The main time of the match ended in a 0-0 draw. In the extra 30 minutes the teams hit each other's net once. In the penalty shoot-out the Croats were stronger.
 
December 9, Argentina's national team also defeated the Netherlands in the quarterfinals in a penalty shootout. Croats will meet with the Argentines in the semifinals on December 13. The match will begin at 22:00 GMT+3.

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