Croatia v Denmark - Preview and possible lineups

Tom Devlin 6 years ago 1.5k |

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The host stadium. AFP

We take a look ahead to the last 16 clash between Croatia and Denmark in Nizhny Novgorod.

Croatia: After making nine changes in their final group game, Croatia will likely bring back all those who were dropped. There are no fresh injury concerns for them.

Denmark: Yussuf Poulsen returns from suspension, while William Kvist could make a return to the side. The midfielder suffered a punctured lung after breaking two ribs in Denmark's opening group game.

Zlatko Dalic: Our greatest pressure comes from within. We've achieved something in the groups but it will mean nothing if we don't underline that. The group is now behind us. It gives us some confidence in our ability but we can't dwell on that. I'm fully confident in the squad, I know it won't be easy. It's nice to hear we've been recognised as a team who played well in the group but let me reiterate: it will mean nothing if we do not underline it [on Sunday].

Age Hareide: I think you will see a different Denmark from what you have seen so far and the type of game we have played. Yes, we need to defend but we need to attack more. It could be a match between Modric and Eriksen, that would be interesting, that would be great for the fans.