Croatia and Morocco will take on each other in the World Cup third-place match on Saturday. The 2018 champions lost to Argentina 3-0 on Tuesday, preventing them from participating in the championship match in Qatar. Although Morocco put up a good fight, they had trouble turning their pressure into chances, much alone goals, against France. Here is all the information you need to know about the bronze medal match.
Croatia team news
With a twinge in his thigh muscle, which has kept the Inter midfielder out of action for much of the Serie A season, Marcelo Brozovic was forced to leave the game against Argentina at the opening of the second half. Inferring that Brozovic might not be risked. Josko Gvardiol participated in the semi-final despite receiving painkiller injections in his foot, casting doubt on his participation.
Morocco team news
Romain Saiss’ chances of healing have undoubtedly been exhausted. Before succumbing to a hamstring injury after 20 minutes, Morocco’s captain hobbled toward the center circle for the first coin toss of the semifinal match against France. Prior to the game’s start, Nayef Aguerd withdrew due to a thigh ailment, and Noussair Mazraoui was unable to finish the second half due to illness and a hip condition. Walid Regragui bemoaned the defeat to France. It will be interesting to see how many of the team’s players will play through the discomfort on Saturday.
Croatia vs Morocco World Cup score prediction
The opponent that they faced to start their World Cup will be their final opponent. Back in the murky month of November, the two players battled to a scoreless draw in a Group F match with few opportunities. Regragui was delighted with the cool, collected performance his team put on while the Croatian team confidently intimated that they could have won if they had taken more chances. Both teams displayed the tenacity and skill to transform this match into a fierce and skillful brawl, which Dalic called “the hardest and worst game” of the competition. Croatia may have the upper hand over Morocco’s thinly populated ranks, but they will be challenged for the top slot.
Prediction: Croatia 1-0 Morocco
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