June 19, Beijing time, after Croatia's 2-2 draw with Albania in the second round of the UEFA Europa League group stage, Croatian player Livakovic accepted an interview. He analyzed the process of the match in depth and expressed his firm determination for the upcoming showdown with Italy.
Livakovic started by admitting that the goal was conceded because of the pressure exerted by the opponents and their excellent defense. He emphasized that the team needs to analyze the whole game thoroughly after calming down to identify problems and improvements.
Regarding the next match, Livakovic made it clear: "Now we have no right to make any more calculations, we must win the next match against Italy." He emphasized an all-out, no-holds-barred attitude, arguing that the team must be focused and fully prepared to play their best in the final group game.
Reflecting on the game, Livakovic called it "a shocking game", especially after conceding a goal in extra time, which affected the team's mood. He pointed out that the team's performance in the first half could have been better, which needs to be analyzed and reflected upon in depth.
Although Croatia started well in the second half, scoring two goals to achieve a reversal, once the fans and the team boiled over, but unfortunately in the final stages of the game, the opponent seized the opportunity, three excellent attacks eventually equalized the score.
