How will Croatia look like? Bilić prepares Vatreni for League of Nations
For a bit more than three weeks, Slaven Bilić will sign the first representative list of his second coaching era. The new cycle of Vatreni officially starts on September 21st with a gathering for the first round of the UEFA League of Nations.
Bilić will appoint a new core and new staff, but will also keep the old core. Josip Mišić will probably be on the list, as well as Luka Modrić and Ivan Perišić.
Why is this important for Croatia?
Bilić will have to choose players who will help him in the fight for a place in the final tournament of the League of Nations 2027 and the qualifications for Euro 2028.
What will happen in September?
Croatia will start in Prague against the Czech Republic on September 26th, then go to Spain (Sevilla, September 29th), and finally host England and Spain on October 3rd and 6th.
Current position of Croatia
Croatia currently occupies the 2nd place in the League of Nations, with 6 points out of 9 possible. In the last 5 games, Croatia has achieved 3 wins and 2 losses.
Upcoming games
Croatia will play against the Czech Republic (September 26th) and Spain (September 29th).
