Croatia coach Dalić rules out calculations before Ghana match: 'We must win'

Croatian national football team coach Zlatko Dalić has stressed that his team must secure a victory against Ghana in their crucial upcoming match, dismissing any possibility of relying on other results. "There will be no calculations, and there won't be any because it's not good," Dalić stated, emphasizing that Croatia must earn its advancement through its own performance.

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We have to secure our goal ourselves and decide for ourselves.

Dalić acknowledged the significance of the match, describing it as decisive. He noted that Ghana has played well in the group stage, possessing strong transition play and a solid defense. "We have to be very careful, but at the same time, we have to be better than we have been so far," he said, pointing to the need for improved ball possession and quicker play.

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There will be no calculations, and there won't be any because it's not good.

Reflecting on their previous win against Panama, where the team appeared nervous in the first half, Dalić identified issues with giving opponents too much space and losing possession. He believes the pressure of needing a win impacted their play but stressed that the most important outcome was securing the victory.

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We have to be very careful, but at the same time, we have to be better than we have been so far.

Regarding substitutions and team energy, Dalić explained the necessity of bringing in fresh players to maintain momentum in demanding matches. He reiterated that the team's focus is solely on defeating Ghana, not on potential scenarios involving draws, to ensure they control their own destiny in the tournament.

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We must give our all to win and achieve a second victory.