Croatian center Josko Gvardiol is one of the prominent names of the World Cup in Qatar 2022, where his team will play this Monday in the round of 16 against Japan. Croatia continues to be led by veteran Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric, 37.
“When you come to the selection and see with you a midfield where Modric, Marcelo Brozovic and Mateo Kovacic play, everything is easier. You don’t think negatively or fear anyone. I hope this is not Luka’s last World Cup, but I also hope this is the year where we can take advantage of it to do something great,” said Gvardiol, who could play as a left-back against the Japanese team due to the ailments that Borna Sosa suffers from. .
Gvardiol is confident he won’t have to go to penalties to settle the round of 16 duel, but he’s not hiding. “I will leave the penalties to the most experienced players and who are better shootersbut if the case arises and you have to take responsibility, I will do it,” he said.
The ‘vatreni’ defender highlights the virtues of Japanese football. He knows some members of the Asian team because they play in the Bundesliga, like him. “I know them well. They fight for ninety minutes and they don’t give up until the end,” Guardiol said.
Gvardiol, discussed for the mistakes made in the last Eurocup, settled in the Balkan team: “It was my debut and I was nervous. I forgot about that.” The Leipzig footballer assumes the possibility of playing on the wing again: “The coach has decided and I will be available if necessary.”
Source: La Verdad
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