Croatia face a crucial game against Albania at 21pm GMT. Croatia suffered a three-goal defeat to Spain in their opening game, casting a shadow over their prospects of qualifying from the Group of Death.
In their upcoming match against Albania, Croatia desperately need a win to turn things around. It's not just about winning or losing, it's about their fate at the European Championships. Online fans have expressed their concern and concern about the Croatian team.
'After watching the first game, I think Croatia still have hope, but they need to adjust quickly. One fan took to social media to express his opinion. 'Luka Modric is a bit older, but he's still the heart of our midfield. Hopefully he can find his form in the next game and lead the team out of the slump. ”
Another fan was even more blunt: "Croatia's defeat to Spain was a mistake and our defence was clearly porous. Against Albania, they must seize their chances and not make the same mistake again. ”
Some netizens expressed concern about Croatia's offensive problems. "Since Mandzukic left, we haven't been able to find a real centre-forward. Perisic is good, but he is more suited to the wings and there is still a lack of threat in the centre-forward position. One fan gave his opinion in the discussion forum. Hopefully they can find an effective way to attack in that game in Albania. ”
The performance of Luka Modric, the heart of the midfield, was the focus of attention after the opening game. At an advanced age, he was once the backbone of the team, and his underwhelming performance against Spain sparked discussions about the succession of young players. On social platforms, fans have voiced their opinions and conversations.
"It's an indisputable fact that Modric is old, but he's still our soul." A fan wrote on the team's forum. 'He's shown his quality in the past and although he wasn't in good form in the first game, we can't give him up easily.
Another fan was more direct: "Honestly, we need young players to step up and take Modric's place. Now it's time for them to show what they're capable of. He shared his views in the comment section, "I hope the coaching staff can give more opportunities to young people." ”
Within the team, there is also a growing debate about the stability of the midfield. 'Luka Modric is irreplaceable, but we can't rely too much on him. A well-informed supporter of the squad revealed, "At the moment the young players in the squad need more time to develop and adapt to the high level of play. ”
Among the fan base, there were suggestions for the future layout of the midfield. "I think we should actively bring in some new blood." One fan took to social media to share his opinion, "We need some young players with potential who can form a good competitive relationship with Modric. ”
Problems in the attacking end have always been a pain point for Croatia. They have been struggling to find a reliable centre-forward since the 2018 World Cup, but have so far been unable to find a satisfactory solution. This dilemma not only created a tactical problem, but also directly affected their ability to score in the game.
In fandom, doubts abound about Croatia's attack. "We really need a top centre-forward." One fan vented on the team's official forum, "There is a clear lack of threat in attack right now, and if we don't find a solution quickly, it will be a major obstacle to our prospects at the European Championships." ”
Another fan suggested some possible options: "Maybe we should give Perisic more opportunities to take on the role of central striker. "While he prefers to play wide, he also has a good job of shooting and creating chances. ”
At the same time, Albania's performance has caused some concern and alarm. "Don't look at them in a high ranking, but in the first round, they showed a lot to be reckoned with." One fan said in the discussion forum, "The possibility of such an upset is not uncommon at the European Championships, and Croatia needs to be vigilant not to be bothered by the surprises they bring." ”
After the expansion of the European Cup, the rise of weak teams has become the norm. "It's a lot more competitive now, and it's not always easy for a strong team to win against a weak team." In his summary of the game, one fan said, "Croatia must play with a high level of vigilance to avoid another accident. ”
And before discussing Croatia's match against Albania, fans had a lively discussion about the performance and potential of the Albanian team. Although Albania did not stand out in the world rankings, their excellent performance in the opening round of the European Championship caused some to be concerned and wary.
"Albania are not in a high ranking, but they showed strong defensive ability and excellent counter-attacking ability in the first round." A Croatian fan wrote on a fan forum, "The tenacity they showed against a strong opponent is a cautionary tale for us. ”
Another fan expressed doubts about Albania's overall quality: "Although they did well in the first round, I think they could be different against a strong team like Croatia. He expressed his opinion on social media, "I believe Croatia will be prepared and will not be easily defeated by them." ”
Among the fan base, there are also those who believe that Albania has the potential to be a dark horse in this European Championship. "That's the beauty of the European Championships, because the underdogs can sometimes break the pattern of the strong teams." One football commentator said on the show that "the solidarity and fighting spirit shown by Albania may be a headache for Croatia." ”
There are also fans who have reservations about Albania's performance. 'They did have some impressive results in the first round, but I think Croatia have enough to deal with them. Speaking at a party outside the stadium, one longtime fan said, "It's all about whether our team can play at a normal level. ”
Overall, there is a diversity and divergence of views on Albania among Croatian fans. 'They're a tough opponent to be reckoned with and we have to give it our all.' One fan expressed his anticipation on the eve of the match, "This game will be a tough battle, but we are confident that we can win it. ”
With this crucial match just around the corner, fan discussion and anticipation became part of the measure of Croatia's readiness. 'Hopefully our players can concentrate and not underestimate the opposition.' Speaking at a meet-and-greet outside the stadium, one fan concluded, "It's not just an ordinary game, we need to give it our all and stay together. ”
Overall, despite Croatia's strength advantage, they will have to deal with the midfield and striker issues and be wary of possible surprises from Albania. The win over Albania was not just a win for them, it was a crucial step in maintaining their hopes of qualifying.
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