On the eve of the second Europa League group stage match against Albania, Croatia's manager Dalic attended a pre-match press conference to give his views on topics such as the team's atmosphere, analysis of the opponents and outside opinion.
Dalic started by mentioning that the atmosphere in the team is very positive at the moment and that the players have realized the importance of this match for the group's exit. Despite the poor performance in the first match against Spain, the team has adjusted its condition and is ready to face Albania with full strength. At the same time, he also revealed the preparation of the team, except for Vlašić, who was absent due to injury, all the other players remain healthy.
Speaking about their opponents, Albania, Dalic said that although Albania is not as strong as Spain, they deserve the same respect. He emphasized the need for his team to remain patient and fight for victory with a more offensive strategy. At the same time, he also reminded his players to keep their heads and reach their goals through ball skills and quality.
Responding to the media's negative attitude towards Croatia, Dalic said that the achievements of Croatian soccer cannot be ignored despite the low opinion of the team. He pointed out that Croatia had won three medals and such achievements should be given more respect. Regarding the negative media coverage, Dalic said that the team will not be overly concerned, but will prove themselves with actual performance.
Finally, Dalic emphasized the importance of hierarchy, order and respect within the team. He said that these are the key factors for the team's success and the coaching philosophy that he has always emphasized. At the same time, he hoped that the media would not over-hype any tension within the team in order to maintain a peaceful and favorable environment.
