The 2018 World Cup runners-up Croatia takes on Morocco on Wednesday to kick off their World Cup campaign. It’s a 10:00 am GMT kick-off at Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor. Let’s take a quick look at official Morocco vs Croatia lineup and gather the latest team news.
Morocco vs Croatia | Group F
Date: Wednesday, 23 November 2022
Kickoff-Time: 11:00 am Croatia Time | 11:00 am Morocco Time
Venue: Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor
Live: FS1, ITV1, Telemundo, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, ITV Hub
Morocco’s Confirmed Lineup vs Croatia
Formation | 4-3-3 |
Manager | Walid Regragui |
Goalkeeper | Bounou |
Defender | Hakimi, Aguerd, Saiss, Mazraoui |
Midfielder | Ounahi, Amallah, Amrabat |
Forward | Ziyech, En-Nesyri, Boufal |
PSG superstar Achraf Hakimi will take the right wing-back position. His contribution to attack could be crucial for this game. Hakim Ziyech, En-Nesyri, and Sofiane Boufal will be the front three.
Team News:
Marseille’s Amine Harit was unlucky to sprain his cruciate ligament just before the World Cup. Burnley’s Anass Zaroury has replaced him.
Barcelona loanee Ez Abde is recovering from a minor muscular issue.
Croatia’s Confirmed Lineup vs Morocco
Formation | 4-3-3 |
Manager | Zlatko Dalic |
Goalkeeper | Livakovic |
Defender | Juranovic, Lovern, Gvardiol, Sosa |
Midfielder | Kovacic, Brozovic, Modric |
Forward | Vlasic, Kramaric, Perisic |
Croatia boss Zlatko Dalic will play a 4-3-3 formation. Inter’s Marcelo Brozovic and the 2018 World Cup Golden Ball winner Luka Modric will be crucial in the midfield
Team News:
Zlatko Dalic has a fully fit squad. He has no injury concerns before their World Cup opener against Morocco.