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First round of European Cup qualifying.

For the past four years, Croatian football has been dead.

Many people are looking for new hope, but they stop in the face of setbacks one after another.

Blazevic succeeded. He led the Croatian team to the World Cup semi-finals. In this way, he announced to the world that they are cavalry from Eastern Europe and they are a grid army!

This was also the first time that Rhapsody was heard around the world.

Baric failed!

In Bilic's view, Baric is not as unbearable as the media said. At least he really thought about how to save the Croatian national team.

It's just that the times he faces are rough.

Too old! The small one is too small!

Kranica also failed!

He failed because of his indecision, his inability to see the situation clearly, and his lack of courage.

This also caused Croatia to lose its qualification for the 2006 World Cup.

And now it's Bilic's turn.

Bilic rubbed his hands, feeling slightly nervous.

As part of Croatia's golden generation, he accompanied this jersey all the way to the semi-finals in the World Cup.

Having experienced strong winds and waves, you should get used to the pressure.

But he found out he was wrong.

The situation as a head coach is completely different from that of a player.

As a player, he only needs to play well and adjust his condition.

In other words, he just needs to take care of himself.

Now, as the Croatian coach, Bilic needs to coordinate the overall situation.

He needs to be considerate of the team, he needs to take care of every player's feelings and emotions, and he needs to let the team show its best competitive state.

The opponent in the first European Cup qualifying match is Russia!

This is a strong opponent, and it is also the first adult national team game that Bilic has led the team in since becoming the head coach.

This is much more pressure than U21!

In 1998, Blazevic, then Croatia's coach, shouted the slogan "Beat Germany" in the quarter-finals of the World Cup.

Then, they really swept the German tanks 3:0!

Looking back now, it was still a heart-warming moment.

He admires Blazevich's courage and bravery, and now he dare not shout the slogan of overthrowing Russia.

The bus headed towards the hotel in Moscow.

There was still a lot of noise on the bus.

Simic turned his head and looked over. He saw Su Ke and others chatting sideways, as if they were not going to a game but an outing.

Don’t these guys know what nervousness is?

Simic listened attentively.

Mandzukic asked: "Luka, what did the coach want to do with you just now?"

"It's nothing, it's just that Bilic allowed me to shoulder more burdens!" Modric said in a low-key manner.

Mandzukic grinned and teased: "Did Mr. Bilic ask you to sort out the documents?"

In the past, they always joked that Modric should not play football because of his figure, but should work as a company clerk.

Modric raised his middle finger: "Mario, show some respect to me. If you want to score goals, you have to rely on me!"

Mandzukic pulled Suk: "Someone wants to challenge you as the core of the offense. Can you bear this? I can't bear it."

Suk glanced at Mandzukic.

This guy is going to stir up trouble!

Suker patted Mandzukic on the shoulder.

"remember!"

He pointed at Modric and himself again.

"We are both fathers! Call me daddy!"

The bus arrives at your hotel.

This is a central location in Moscow, very close to the competition venue.

The arrival of the Croatian national team will inevitably attract the attention of local Russian media.

However, Bilic adheres to the principle of "doing big things in silence" and refuses all interviews until the game is over.

Before the game, just shut up.

The move-in procedures are about to begin, and it’s time to allocate rooms.

Members of the Croatian national team formed groups of two and immediately formed sleeping groups, leaving Mandzukic standing alone.

"You are going too far!"

Mandzukic shouted dissatisfied.

Su Ke: "You are too much. Your snoring is so loud. I used to live in the same dormitory with you and you would wake me up even if I lived on the second floor!"

Mandzukic's snoring is definitely a sonic weapon that affects the sleep quality of the players.

When Suk lived with Mandzukic, he even bought a soundproof ear bag.

Eventually, Mandzukic checked into a room with a trainer.

The coach's face was full of bitterness.

Mandzukic is also the eldest one who is not happy.

But soon, Mandzukic was beaming.

"Mario, come to my room later!"

Bilic suddenly spoke up.

This made Mandzukic's eyes light up.

Bilic just called Modric over with his front foot and gave him an important task.

Now that he is called over again, is he trying to increase his tactical importance?

Mandzukic raised his eyebrows proudly at Suk and others, and walked away in a hurry.

In Bilic's room.

This is an ordinary standard double room.

There are two single beds side by side, and the whole room is not big.

Bilic sat on the bed, holding a piece of information in his hand and pointing to the bed opposite.

"Sit down first!"

"Okay!"

Mandzukic sat down and looked at Bilic with hopeful eyes.

Bilic read the information for a while, suddenly sighed, looked up and said, "In the next game, you need to make some sacrifices."

Seeing Bilic's heavy expression, Mandzukic suddenly became nervous.

"What sacrifice?"

At this time, Mandzukic also became uneasy.

Should I change my position? .But apart from center, where else can he play? Although he had played on the wing before, it proved useless in the end! Bilic won't be so stubborn that he lets himself play on the wing, right?

"Don't be nervous." Bilic waved his hand, and he could see Mandzukic's nervousness.

"It's just some changes in tactics, your position is still the center!"

Hearing this, Mandzukic breathed a long sigh of relief.

"I have watched your games before at Dinamo Zagreb, and I have also done some verification in training, and found that it is not impossible!" Bilic raised his head and said; "Fulcrum center! You want the front again?" Be a wall!”

Mandzukic understood immediately.

"You want me to fight hand to hand?"

Bilic nodded; "Yes! We are facing Russia. They have rich defensive experience in high-altitude bombing and center melee combat. It is difficult to rely on a traditional high center to open the goal, so we We need to mobilize the offense from both wings, especially Su Ke on the left!"

"I need you to play ball for Su Ke, cooperate with his offense, and distract his defensive attention. Of course, I don't want you to be completely a fulcrum. You can do it if you have the opportunity."

Bilic was stunned for a moment.

He saw Mandzukic's eyes light up.

What's happening here?

He was afraid that Mandzukic wouldn't be able to accept this tactical change, so he called him over to explain in a serious and thoughtful manner.

After all, this is a newly formed team, and the relationship between them is not close enough.

To this end, Bilic also needs to fully consider Mandzukic's feelings.

But this guy seems happy?

Mandzukic is indeed happy to do so!

He was more than happy to!

Where the hell is this fulcrum!

This is Dad!

Daddy!

Mandzukic walked out of Bilic's room with a proud look on his face.

He walked along the corridor, and when he approached Suk's room, he heard the laughter inside.

When he got closer, he saw the door to the room open.

He saw Suker, Modric and others talking and laughing.

In addition to these few who often hang out together, there are several others.

For example, their current national team players Simic, Pletikosa, and Kovac

Everyone had a great time chatting.

Mandzukic knocked on the door.

"uh-huh!"

The people in the house were heard leaving.

"What kind of pose are you putting on!"

Vukojevich laughed and cursed.

Su Ke: "Do you think you are a handsome man just by looking at the doorframe?"

Mandzukic immediately said: "Please show me some respect."

Immediately, he pointed at Suk: "Especially you!"

Immediately afterwards, Mandzukic continued to die without surprising.

"Call daddy!"

The whole room suddenly fell silent.

Especially Suk was immediately stunned.

He turned stiffly to look at Modric.

"What are you talking about?"

Suk's raised arms were trembling.

Modric was also shocked.

"He said, let you call me daddy!"

Suk's powerful explosive power ejected directly from the bed, sprinted at a speed of 100 meters, and brought down Mandzukic with a grapple.

"You're so brave!" Suk sat on Mandzukic and glared.

Mandzukic hurriedly said: "As you said, it's the father who passes the ball, and it's the grandson who scores the goals!"

After a pause, Mandzukic suddenly came to his senses.

"Then you should call me grandpa!"

Suk was furious.

"court death!!!!--"

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