Former national team player and coach Nikola Jerkan is feeling the weight of Croatia’s recent 7-0 defeat to England, a result his former teammate and current manager Slaven Bilic called the worst in the country’s history.
- A tough blow: Jerkan, who served on the coaching staff from 2017 to 2022, is deeply concerned about the team’s current state.
- Leadership praise: He fondly recalls how Luka Modrić consistently pushed his teammates to exceed their own potential.
- Looking ahead: The team faces immense pressure as they prepare for their upcoming match against Spain in Split.
It remains to be seen if Croatia can bounce back from this historic setback.