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International Friendly: Croatia - Netherlands 6th February 2008

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#1 ·
Bilić pozvao samo 20 reprezentativaca za susret s Nizozemskom

Izbornik Hrvatske nogometne reprezentacije Slaven Bilić pozvao je samo 20 nogometaša za međunarodnu prijateljsku utakmicu protiv Nizozemske koja će se odigrati u srijedu, 6. veljače, u Splitu na stadionu u Poljudu u 20.30 sati.

- Izašao sam u susret novoizabranom treneru Dinama Zvonimiru Soldi, kojem sada čestitam na izboru, i uvjeren sam da će biti uspješan na kormilu zagrebačkog kluba te Robertu Jarniju, koji su me zamolili da za utakmicu protiv Nizozemske ne uzimam igrače Hajduka i Dinama koji će biti na pripremama u inozemstvu - rekao je Bilić, napominjući da je predpozive poslao šestorici nogometaša od kojih su četiri iz Dinama ,a jedan iz Hajduka i da će njih pozvati jedino u slučaju da se netko od standardnih reprezentativaca povrijedi.

Naravno, od ovoga je izuzet standardni reprezentativac i kapetan Dinama Luka Modrić koji se mora u nedjelju, 3. veljače javiti izborniku Biliću u hotelu "Park".

Na popisu Bilića su: Stipe Pletikosa, Vedran Runje, Vedran Ćorluka, Dario Šimić, Robert Kovač, Josip Šimunić, Dario Knežević, Hrvoje Vejić, Niko Kovač, Darijo Srna, Luka Modrić, Niko Kranjčar, Jerko Leko, Marko Babić, Danijel Pranjić, Ivan Rakitić, Jurica Vranješ, Eduardo da Silva, Mladen Petrić i Ivica Olić.

Predpozivi su upućeni vrataru Mariju Galinoviću, te igračima Dinu Drpiću, Ognjenu Vukojeviću, Nikoli Kaliniću, Bošku Balabanu i Mariju Mandžukiću.

Hrvatski izbornik je rekao da je Nizozemska najbolja europska reprezentacija i protivnik koji je po atraktivnosti ravan Brazilu. U Splitu će naši igrači imati prvu provjeru nakon veličanstvene pobjede na Wembleyu, a utakmica protiv Nizozemaca biti će ujedno i prva pripremna utakmica naših najboljih nogometaša za nastup na EP u Austriji i Švicarskoj.

- To će, istina, biti prijateljska utakmica u kojoj imamo pravo na šest zamjena i ja ću pokušati pružiti priliku svim nogometašima, ali neću dozvoliti da se utakmica razvodni - kazao je Bilić, napominjući da je sa spiska izostavio Klasnića i Budana za koje bi povratak nakon povreda bio preuranjen.

Naš se izbornik osvrnuo i na jučerašnji dogovor oko termina za kvalifikacije za nastup na SP 2010. te je rekao da smo mi i Englezi radili najviše kompromisa.

Bilić putuje idućeg vikenda u Englesku gdje će gledati utakmicu između Fulhama i Arsenala te biti komentator u studiju Sky TV-a za utakmice Manchester City-West Ham i Wigan-Everton.

- Planiram se sastati s Ćorlukom i Eduardom, a zbog Nike Kranjčara ću ostati dan više u Engleskoj jer sam od engleskih novinara čuo da sva tri naša nogometaša igraju u vrhunskoj formi što nas svih mora radovati - završio je Bilić.

Bilić je odustao od puta u Bremen gdje je trebao gledati Klasnića i Vranješa jer će Werder u veljači igrati prijateljsku utakmicu u Splitu protiv Hajduka pa će se izbornik na licu mjesta moći uvjeriti u formu svojih odabranika.

well hopefully guys who didn't play much get a chance to show what they can do here. i'm a bit disappointed kalinic wasn't called up but it does look like fair critera was applied to all. had "bole top" been called up and kalinic hadn't i'd be the first to cry foul play and unfair treatment
 
#2 ·
- Planiram se sastati s Ćorlukom i Eduardom, a zbog Nike Kranjčara ću ostati dan više u Engleskoj jer sam od engleskih novinara čuo da sva tri naša nogometaša igraju u vrhunskoj formi što nas svih mora radovati - završio je Bilić.
Does he mean to tell us he doesn't watch their games? :confused:

Anyway, predictable squad considering the parameters within which Bilić was working.
 
#4 ·
Pranjić, Rakitić and Knežević should definately start in this one with Vejić also getting some minutes. Even though it's a friendly this will probably be Bilic's toughest test as they will be the most technical side where come against, which is something different cause all the teams we have faced in qualification where not very good at retaining the ball, which is our strong point. Maybe even a change of formation to try something different 4-3-3 or 4-5-1, to atleast try so we can aviod another Cico debacle having no Plan B.
 
#5 ·
Blaž_Kituraš said:
Pranjić, Rakitić and Knežević should definately start in this one with Vejić also getting some minutes. Even though it's a friendly this will probably be Bilic's toughest test as they will be the most technical side where come against, which is something different cause all the teams we have faced in qualification where not very good at retaining the ball, which is our strong point. Maybe even a change of formation to try something different 4-3-3 or 4-5-1, to atleast try so we can aviod another Cico debacle having no Plan B.
:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
 
#6 ·
MaidenMadness said:
i'm a bit disappointed kalinic wasn't called up but it does look like fair critera was applied to all. had "bole top" been called up and kalinic hadn't i'd be the first to cry foul play and unfair treatment

He says he didn't call up any players from Hajduk and Dinamo (except Modric) because Jarni and Soldo insisted on having them with them during their teams "zimske pripreme"
If anyone gets injured one of the reserves will join the NT.

Predpozivi su upućeni vrataru Mariju Galinoviću, te igračima Dinu Drpiću, Ognjenu Vukojeviću, Nikoli Kaliniću, Bošku Balabanu i Mariju Mandžukiću

If one of the 3 called up NT strikers get injured it will be interesting to see who would get the reserve call up.....Nikola, Mario or Bosko???
 
#10 ·
Suhovare_ZD said:
Does he mean to tell us he doesn't watch their games? :confused:
Good point, I have often wondered about these things myself.
 
#11 ·
If Bilic lives in Croatia, where is he going to see the games except on tape? There are 5 games simultaneously in the EPL and it's difficult to watch them live in Cro...

I dunno.
 
#13 ·
Ero said:
If Bilic lives in Croatia, where is he going to see the games except on tape? There are 5 games simultaneously in the EPL and it's difficult to watch them live in Cro...
Because my access to the EPL is readily available I always assumed Bilic and Co would also have access, if not via TV then at least via the web. Am I expecting too much?

Maybe its time Bilic signed up to this forum so he can view the compilations put together by some of the contributors :).
 
#15 ·
Sulla said:
Because my access to the EPL is readily available I always assumed Bilic and Co would also have access, if not via TV then at least via the web. Am I expecting too much?

Maybe its time Bilic signed up to this forum so he can view the compilations put together by some of the contributors :).

too true.
 
#16 ·
he should at least have someone downloading full matches, Bilic does crap all for months at a time anyways..
 
#19 ·
Marko021 said:
Bilic Out. Lazy phucker.
aye aye, what's he done anyways? pfft, anyone can be third with those players ;)
 
#20 ·
All you aussies.

Croatia-Netherlands LIVE
Setanta Sports 6.45am ET



Just phoned them!!!

Late start at work that morning, nice!
 
#24 ·
Sulla said:
Because my access to the EPL is readily available I always assumed Bilic and Co would also have access, if not via TV then at least via the web. Am I expecting too much?

Maybe its time Bilic signed up to this forum so he can view the compilations put together by some of the contributors :).
When you think about it is it that important he consistantly watches them in the EPL since information onr their performance is so redily availble and covered in the media. Considering he's got over 20 players to keep track of it would be more important to check up on someone like Niko Kovac or Srna that is less exposed plus all the potential players that are knocking on the NT door or U/21 potentials
 
#25 ·
This is a top quality friendly and knowing Bilic we will take it 100% serious.

It will give us a chance to see what we are like when we dont have control of the game (when the ball possesion is equal) and the build up play is not only one sided. I think these types of teams suit us better as they dont make a bunker and wait for us to attack but rather take the game to us (much like we do at times).

This will make for a very interesting game! Cant wait.
 
#26 ·
Opsajd said:
When you think about it is it that important he consistantly watches them in the EPL since information onr their performance is so redily availble and covered in the media. Considering he's got over 20 players to keep track of it would be more important to check up on someone like Niko Kovac or Srna that is less exposed plus all the potential players that are knocking on the NT door or U/21 potentials
Nah, he's just lazy. Probably been drinking beer and playing guitar last few months.

;)