Croatia’s head coach, Ivica Tucak, announced the roster for the World Championships in Doha (February 4 – 17).
Since he called up only 16 players to the preparations, and among them were three goalkeepers, the only open question was who would be Croatia’s second goalkeeper.
Tucak picked Mate Anic (Jadran). Anic will replace Toni Popadic, who had to undergo surgery after the European Championships in Zagreb. Of course, the cap with the number 1 belongs to Marko Bijac, the best goalkeeper of the continental championships.
Croatia goes to Qatar with three center-forwards. They are the most experienced players on the team: Josip Vrlic (37 years), Luka Loncar (36), and captain Ivan Krapic (34). The latter will celebrate his 35th birthday during the Championships in Doha.
Croatia at the 2024 World Championships
Goalkeepers: Marko Bijac (Olympiacos), Mate Anic (Jadran Split)
Field players: Josip Vrlic (Jadran S), Ivan Krapic (Noisy-le-Sec), Luka Loncar (Olympiacos), Rino Buric (Jug), Matias Biljaka (Jadran S), Marko Zuvela (Jug), Konstantin Kharkov (Jadran), Filip Krzic, Franko Lazic (both Jug), Zvonimir Butic (Jadran),Ante Vukicevic (Marseille), Loren Fatovic, Jerko Marinic Kragic (both Jadran S).
Today, the Croats finished the first part of preparations in Rovinj. After a day off, they will regather in Zagreb. The team will train in Zagreb until January 30. Then, it will travel to Dubai, where it will have joint preparations with Italy and Greece.
Croatia will play in Group A at the World Championships against Spain, Australia, and South Africa.
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