After playing Estonia, the Croatian team returned to the national training base to start preparing for the match against Russia.

Russia is a small group of strong enemies, and they must be ready for it.

After being held to a draw in the first leg, Bilic also reflected on it many times, and with the assistance of Vansteak, his understanding of tactics was more transparent.

But tactics are tactics, and state is state.

Croatia this state.

Swish!

The ball goes into the net.

Substitute goalkeeper Subaic was lying on the ground, his lips pursed so hard that the muscles of his entire face were trembling.

The fourth!

In just half an hour, Suker scored four goals alone.

You know, standing in front of him is Croatia's starting backline.

Srna, Simunich, Kovac, Pranic.

This set of backlines was torn apart twice by Suker alone.

Modric tore the ball twice more with his pass.

The mentality of tearing is about to collapse.

Su Ke's state is simply like that of a god descending from the earth, and he can't stop it.

After Suker rushed up, the entire backline was collectively devoured.

As long as the ball is at the feet of Suker, this guy will be able to kick a threatening shot.

Coupled with the blessing of Modric in the back, these two guys are about to crush their main backline.

"He's like an alien!" Bilic couldn't help but mutter.

Vansteak was also emotional; "Aren't they aliens? I've seen this kind of dribbling breakthrough with Ronaldo. ”

I can't stop it! I can't stop it!

Suker is sure to threaten the goal when he gets the ball up front, and his shot is bound to hit the woodwork, forcing the goalkeeper to make a save.

After dropping back to hold the ball, he can also organize offensive advances.

Just such a big pervert is put in the foreground, arresting whoever is guilty.

"It's in good shape! Maintained! ”

Suker ran back into the half and patted Modric on the shoulder.

Compared to the primordial space, Modric's growth rate has accelerated much.

It's only been two years since he joined Manchester United, and this guy has grown to the point where he was the core of Tottenham Hotspur in the later stages.

Give him a few more years and that's the performance of the heart of Real Madrid.

"It's not enough!" Modric shook his head, and he looked at Sukedao; "you guys next season."

Modric is still haunted by the loss.

Suke shrugged.

We'll do it, and Milan is muddy.

Next season's Milan, as long as the backline can handle it, Suker can surprise them.

[Ronaldo's dribbling] gives Suker a big bonus.

It's not just about dribbling, it's about attacking the defence.

Many of the goals that used to require continuous touch feints are now much easier.

The technology is not gorgeous, but the impact is really strong.

It's just that it's also a big burden on the body.

With Suker's current muscular state, one or two games may be nothing, but without using the form recovery card, playing too much can be really fatal.

Therefore, this kind of breakthrough is career-draining and easy to get injured.

But Suker wasn't afraid of that.

After the training camp, the Croatian national team began to prepare for the game.

They will host Russia in two days' time.

This is also the beginning of the second cycle.

For Croatia, they have to get off to a good start.

In this regard, Bilic is very confident, after all, the current Croatian national team exudes vigorous vitality.

Suker and Luka Modric's outstanding performances can lead the team forward.

Among the Russian planes flying to Croatia.

Hiddink sat in his seat, looking at the tactics board and notes in his hand.

There are various dotted lines and solid lines drawn on it, which are all kinds of offensive options and routines, and even the selection of lineups.

Staring at it for a while, Hiddink couldn't help but look up and sigh.

"Hey~~~"

Hiddink rubbed his brow, feeling that everything had become extremely difficult.

He is an experienced manager, especially good at leading weak teams, defeating the strong with the weak!

In many cases, his tactical choices and line-up arrangements are incomprehensible, but the final result is a shock.

Only this time, Hiddink had a very tough match.

Against Croatia!

No matter how good the tactics or routines, it needs to be executed by the players.

On the pitch, it's the players who are the key.

In the game, many things can be made up, but the absolute strength gap cannot be bridged.

Football is not a sport about individual heroism, it needs to be a team.

But individual heroism often plays an important role in the game.

When tactical resources are tilted towards a certain player, when that player has a strong enough level, then the whole team can respond to the performance of the game.

And Croatia is such a team.

For Hiddink, Croatia with two cores is a problem.

But with the dispersion of tactical resources, Russia can still get some opportunities.

I'm afraid that Croatia will play a single-core tactic.

Tilt all the tactical resources of the whole team to Suke, and concentrate on Suke's ability to break out in order to overcome the game.

Su Keqiang?

Very strong!

Suker's single-handedness in leading Milan to the Champions League this season speaks volumes.

The most important thing is that this core can pass and shoot, and he can do all kinds of work, which is unguardable.

Does Russia have a chance?

Hiddink believes that there are no absolutes in football.

However, Russia's hope of victory is very slim.

At this point in time, these new generations in Croatia are too fierce.

Guus Hiddink believes there are only three teams that can overpower Croatia at the moment.

Spain, Germany and last World Cup winners Italy.

Of course, the current Italy has a lot of moisture, and the aging of the squad is also very serious, and it is not necessary to say that there are a few points of strength left.

Hiddink buried all these things in his heart, and he would not show these emotions.

For a team, when the manager is shaken, the chances of victory become even slimmer.

Hiddink and Russia still have to come into this game with confidence.

The entire Russian team arrived in Zagreb a day ahead of schedule to prepare for the battle.

As soon as they entered the city of Zagreb, they felt a strong football atmosphere.

Perhaps it is the recent performance of Souk or the overall performance of the new Croatian generation, and the current Zagreb region has a vibrant atmosphere.

It's all about football.

Two huge black and white soccer balls floated in the sky, and fans in Croatian jerseys could be seen from time to time along the road.

They shouted slogans and cheered, and the whole looked extremely excited.

The Croatian flag is hung on the street lamps along the street, and a small football ball is hanging underneath.

As you pass by a public sports ground, you can see a large number of children playing football and running happily.

Since the rise of the new generation in Croatia, the football atmosphere within the whole country has gradually become hotter.

This is a very positive sign.

The entire Russian team arrived at the hotel.

For this game, they also felt great pressure, and the expressions of the players were extremely dignified.

Group Leader!

The Croatian national team's performance in the group stage is there for all to see.

England has not gnawed hard bones, and Russia is indeed a little weak in its heart.

But even so, they need to hold their heads high and compete as much as possible.

The arrival of the Russian national team in Salegbu made the pre-match atmosphere tense.

Unlike playing Estonia, the outcome of this match will be directly related to the standings.

Russia win the game and they will have one more point than Croatia.

A win for Croatia will continue to secure the top spot.

Russia, which wants to reach the group stage of the European Championship, will inevitably show its sword towards Croatia.

Croatia, on the other hand, will not give up their victory.

The day before the game, as Croatia's number one star, Suker said in a pre-match interview:

'We're playing at home, we're playing at home, there's no reason to lose, we're going to do everything we can to win. A draw in the first round doesn't mean much, and in the second round we will put in a better performance and secure our chances of progressing. ”

Formulaic responses, but as long as it was Suker's shouting, it stirred up the fighting spirit of the Croatian fans.

They are Croatia!

They are the Plaid Legion!

They are the Iron Riders of Eastern Europe!

Victory belongs to Croatia!

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