Croatia supervisor Zlatko Dalic described their World Cup quarter-final rivals Brazil as “terrible” however backed his resolute aspect to rise to the massive problem going through them.
After Croatia overcame Japan on penalties on Monday after a 1-1 draw after additional time, match favorites and five-time champions Brazil despatched an ominous message to their rivals with a shocking 4-1 win over South Korea. Dalic, who led Croatia to the 2018 closing, stated after the win over Japan that he would like to satisfy South Korea than Brazil for a spot within the semi-finals.
“Brazil are favourites, let’s face it,” Dalik informed reporters on Tuesday. “Brazil is essentially the most highly effective and greatest nationwide staff within the World Cup.
He stated, ‘From what I’ve seen up to now, whenever you take a look at their choice of gamers, their high quality, ability and worth, it’s actually horrible.
“I think we have a big test ahead of us, a tough task against a team that plays great football with so many good, quality and fast players.”
At the 2018 World Cup in Russia, Croatia got here from behind 3 times after additional time within the knockout rounds earlier than shedding to France within the closing. They beat Denmark and Russia on penalties and beat England in additional time on the best way to the ultimate and once more wanted resilience to subdue a struggling Japan aspect.
Dalik stated, “Brazil has confidence, a great atmosphere in the team that shows, as well as top players… However, we will not give up. I think we have nothing to fear.”
“We have to enter the match with numerous perception, confidence and on the lookout for our alternatives, benefit from the alternative to play Brazil, that is all. (It’s) too early, if solely it was the ultimate.
“It is a great team, but I believe we can challenge them, we need to be smart… The match is not 50-50, but we are not outsiders either.”
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
