Ahead of Croatia's second Europa League group stage match against Albania, veteran Perisic attended a pre-match press conference to share his expectations for the game and the team's preparations.
Perisic started by expressing his good emotional state, he feels great and can't wait for the match to start. With this match he hopes to correct all the shortcomings of the first match and show what the Croatian team is really made of.
Speaking about the upcoming opponent Albania, Perisic gave full respect. He said that Albania, who performed well in the qualifiers, is a running team and will give their all from start to finish. Therefore, the Croatian team will have to approach the game with the same attitude and go all out for the three points.
Perisic also emphasized the importance of staying patient. He pointed out that if the early part of the game doesn't go well, the team still has the second half, while the players on the bench are always ready to come on and correct previous mistakes. This kind of flexible tactical thinking and teamwork spirit undoubtedly increases the chances of victory for the Croatian team.
When asked about the number of appearances he has made for Croatia, Perisic appeared rather blasé. He said that he hasn't paid much attention to the number of appearances since he started playing for the national team. He is more interested in the team's overall performance and victories rather than individual appearance records. This team-oriented spirit is the key to the Croatian team's ability to remain competitive for a long time.
Finally, Perisic talked about the Hamburg Stadium where he will be playing. He was full of praise for the stadium, calling it one of his favorite stadiums in Germany. He is looking forward to a great game for the fans in a great atmosphere and said that the Croatian team will give their best to win.
