Real Madrid midfielder and Bayern Munich striker are expected to form the core of the Croatian team
Mario Mandzukic is expected to lead from the front as Croatia go up against the bigwigs at the FIFA World Cup 2014. Photo: AP
Osijek (Croatia): Luka Modric and Mario Mandzukic were included in Croatia’s 23-man final squad for the World Cup announced on Saturday.
The Real Madrid midfielder and Bayern Munich striker are expected to form the core of country’s team at the tournament in Brazil, where they will play host Brazil, Mexico and Cameroon in Group A.
However, Mandzukic will have to sit out the World Cup opener against Brazil on June 12 in Sao Paulo because of his sending off during Croatia’s playoff match against Iceland.
Also included in the squad were Shakhtar Donetsk defender Darijo Srna, Sevilla midfielder Ivan Rakitic and Wolfsburg striker Ivan Perisic.
( Source : AP )
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