EURO 2020 Matchday 2!
Croatia are set to welcome Czech Republic in their second game of the Euro 2020 at Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland.
Czech Republic picked up a 2-0 win over Scotland thanks to Patrick Schick's brace, while Croatia suffered a 1-0 defeat to England.
Zlatko Dalic's side lost three games out of their last six, with a draw and two wins, while Jaroslav Silhavy's men won three, lost two and drew one game.
Here is what the head coaches said ahead of the match.
Dalic, Croatia head coach:
"We have to improve in attack. It won't be easy against Scotland and the Czech Republic, but I'm optimistic because against Belgium and England we didn't win, but we weren't crushed. We need a win to give us confidence. One good win with one or two goals would really open us up. We will see a different Croatia against the Czech Republic compared to the one against England. Not only in approach, tactics and style, but also we will see some new players in the first XI. There will be changes."
Silhavy, Czech Republic boss:
"Our desire is clear – we want to qualify from the group. A point from the next two games might be enough, but we don't want to play for the draw. Croatia are World Cup runners-up, with top-quality individuals at big clubs. If we want to succeed, we will need another excellent team performance and then some more. This is the only way to win."
Possible line ups for the teams.
Croatia Starting XI: Livakovic; Vrsaljko, Lovren, Vida, Gvardiol; Modric, Kovacic; Rebic, Vlasic, Perisic; Petkovic
Czech Republic Starting XI: Vaclík; Coufal, Celustka, Kalas, Boril; Kral, Soucek; Masopust, Darida, Jankto; Schick
Croatia are the nominal hosts in Friday’s game at Glasgow, which might give them a psychological advantage and our prediction is that the visitor side will pick up a 1-0 win.
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