The Croatian national football team concluded the preparatory part and, after playing two friendly matches, headed for the United States of America.
Before the flight itself, Franjo Tuđman Airport saw off the national team members and the professional staff group of fans who met the team upon arrival by official bus. On the eve of departure, they came out in front of the gathered media Martin Erlić and Petar Musa.
We are excited, we have a big tournament waiting for us. Expectations are high and we Croats are used to them. We will do our best to give our maximum in every game, to perish. That is what is most important. In these two games we were preparing for England. A difficult opponent awaits us, but we know our quality, we still have time until that first gamesaid Erlić and continued:
Looking at the overall picture, I think we are in these preparations had good things, but also some bad things. The mistakes are there for us to correct, we still have a little time to adjust in time. It was also hot here, even though we were not in America. As for them and for us, we are here and we are going to give our best. My season was good and positive, in the league, cup and Europe. I feel good.
After the Croatian stopper, he gave his expectations for the World Cup Petar Musa.
Everyone had a chance to see what awaits us in Orlando. We are all happy and can’t wait for the start of the championship. I am happy and ready like all the players. The most important thing is that we are healthy. We had mini preparations in Rijeka, we are very satisfied with how it went. We had enough time to train and do what we want. I think it was good, we analyzed the first game, and against the Slovenians we tried to correct some mistakes we made against Belgium. We are ready, we are going to the WCsaid the forward, then referred to the conditions awaiting the Vatrene in America, reports Sportklub.hr.
Everyone complains about climate change, but also about the time zone. I think we will have enough time to adapt, both for us and for the others. It’s going to be hot in Dallas, though the stadium is air-conditionedI don’t think there will be any problem. For Americans, football is not the first sport, but I think that the euphoria is great and that it is a big thing for them. A great event is upon us.
He is well acquainted with the American concept of soccer, considering that he plays in the MLS (FC Dallas), so he offered his view on the growing interest in this sport in the USA.
The arrival of Messi has increased football viewership in the US and efforts are being made to improve the league. It’s about the best player in the world and it certainly increased the viewership, the following of the league. He brought good things to the league. I see there is still room for improvement.
Croatia played two games in just over two weeks of preparations in Rijeka and Varaždin. First, they were defeated 0-2 against Belgium in Rujevica, and then they defeated Slovenia 2-1 in stoppage time in the city of coach Zlatko Dalić.
In eight days, the Flames will play the first match of the World Cup against England, after which they will face Panama on June 24 and Ghana on June 27.
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