From fans to superstars

Chapter 557 Croatian Rhapsody

I have a song, please listen~
This World Cup can be called the Twilight of the Gods, the swan song of superstars. Among the gods are not only superstars such as Ronaldo, Messi, Chen Yuyuan, and Neymar who have many fans.

There is also the Magic Flute in football, Luka Modric. This will be the curtain call of his career. He is already too old. Many people think that he should have stopped running and that Croatia should have collapsed long ago. In the previous game!

This slender Mr. Ballon d'Or had a miserable life in his early years, experienced the trauma of the Yugoslav war, and worked as a sheepherder. It was football that gave him happiness, brought him growth, and made the world know about the existence of the Magic Flute.

Childhood experience gave Magic Flute the ability to heal others. Magic Flute gives people a humble and warm temperament both on and off the court.

Modric's career is full of honors. During his time at the club, he was the team's most trusted midfielder. He was both offensive and defensive, with an elegant style of play, delicate footwork, strong midfield organizational skills, and a comprehensive view of the overall situation.

In the 1/8 finals, we fought against a team that had a good life until the penalty shootout, and sent the Japanese team home 3:1.

In the quarter-finals, they faced the Brazilian team, which ranked first in FIFA and the favorite to win this World Cup. The two teams fought bloody battles for 1 minutes and reached the climax of overtime.

In the first half, Neymar relied on his outstanding personal ability to go to the meeting alone and scored a golden goal that almost decided the outcome. The Grid Army, which was on the verge of despair, once again showed its determination not to admit defeat or give up, and launched a counterattack under the leadership of the Magic Flute. horn.

The 37-year-old Modric still has plenty of physical energy to run all over the field, and his precise conduction leads the team. Petkovic withstood the pressure and fired a sweep into the goal to help the team equalize the score.In the penalty shootout, Magic Flute's unobtrusive push helped the team defeat the Brazilian team 4:2.

King of overtime!
It is well deserved, but under this title, it is a tired body and spirit. In another timeline, it is precisely because of insufficient physical fitness, coupled with the increasing understanding between Argentina's players, that Croatia 3 The ball was defeated miserably by Argentina, and no more miracles were performed!
They are tired~
However, there is a piece of news that cheers them up a bit, that is, Chen Yuyuan may not be able to play due to injury!

China without Chen Yuyuan is like Argentina without Messi, Portugal without Ronaldo, Brazil without Neymar, and Croatia without Modric!

They still have hope~
At least, compared with the current Chinese team, Croatia's strength is still much higher!
In addition to captain Modric, in the midfield position, there are Kovacic from Chelsea, Brozovic from Inter Milan, Pasalic from Serie A team Atalanta and Vlasic from Turin.

These players are the team's main midfielders in their respective clubs, and their abilities are very outstanding.

For this Croatian national team, the starting three midfielders Modric, Kovacic and Brozovic are also the team's starting three midfielders in past national team games. The three players work well together. , can attack, defend, pass and shoot, and is the midfield hub of this team.The team's forward line is no longer as dazzling as it was 4 years ago. The team's main forwards are Perisic from Tottenham and Kramaric from Hoffenheim. These two players are also on the team. Important players in the frontcourt, the two will also shoulder the important task of destroying the city in this World Cup and are the guarantee of the team's goals.

In addition to these two people, for example, Petkovic, Orsic, and Buginha from the domestic league are also good offensive personnel in the team's frontcourt. The striker is currently the biggest shortcoming of this Croatian team.

Why is Chen Yuyuan's injury a good news for Croatia? Because players like Chen Yuyuan are the last thing Croatia wants to encounter!
Croatia's defense is no longer as solid as it was 4 years ago. The team's main central defenders are Gvardiol from Red Bull Leipzig and Lovren from Zenit. These two players are currently also in the national team. The best central defender among them.

The team's meritorious central defender Vida is old and can only become a substitute player. Because he has reached the age of 35, it is difficult for him to assume the important role of the team's defense again. His replacement will be Gvadio. you.

The team's defense is already in a state of insecurity. The team's defensive ability is no longer as impregnable as it was in the last World Cup. The team's defense can no longer withstand the impact.

The team's goalkeeper is Livakovic from Dinamo Zagreb and is also the team's starting goalkeeper. His position is relatively stable.

The fact that they have come this far is beyond the expectations of many people!
In the stadium, the voices of the fans were boiling. After being mobilized, the Croatian players walked out of the tunnel and stepped onto the green grassy field. Can they take another step forward in the World Cup!
Nobody knows!
The cheers of the fans rang in his ears, and Modric felt the exhaustion of his body. If this was a game, then their physical status should be yellow, less than 70%~
But they will not give up easily, because they see the hope of victory, and Croatia's rhapsody is not over yet!
Until they saw the Chinese team's roster, saw Chen Yuyuan, and saw the opponent's bandaged right leg, all the Croatian players felt a sudden shock~
"List!"

Modric couldn't believe his eyes. He had expected Chen Yuyuan to be unable to play more than once, but God did not favor him. However, he quickly adjusted his mentality. He had already come here, so what if he didn't try? Do you know you can't go any further?

Chinese fans shouted the players' names loudly, and Chen Yuyuan was the loudest when he played!

Chen Yuyuan looked serious. When he stepped on the court, it was no longer a matter of one shot, but one shot after another until the World Cup journey was over!
No one knows what impact this period will have on his injuries!

In the prediction before this game, someone said: "I said that if China competes with Croatia in the midfield, it will be a dead end. But China does not have the ability to combine the midfield with the midfield. It is more likely to place its hope on Chen Yuyuan can perform like a miracle, but facing Croatia’s tough midfield and backfield defense, it is estimated that Chen Yuyuan will not be able to do much in this game!”

If it is Chen Yuyuan who is in full condition, it is not necessarily certain, but Chen Yuyuan who is injured is equivalent to being superimposed with various negative states, no one can tell!
(End of this chapter)