The 2018 World Cup final between the French counter-Croatian team will feature an exciting segment of the battle. It is set in a friendship at club level that will turn into hostility when on the grass of Luzhniki Stadium Stadium, Moscow, Sunday, July 15, 2018.
In the 64th match throughout Russia 2018, the creation of art friends when berjibaku in the domestic league stage, will compete when defending the banner of the country. That's what happens when the key persona of France and Croatia will bring their country print history.
Well, the new history will belong to France and Croatia if lifting the 2018 World Cup trophy in Moscow. France will add the world title to two, while Croatia will surprise the universe if it can embrace the impressive achievement as a champion for the first time.
"We just want to focus on the game itself, because I'm sure we have no secrets between us - one that is certain, consistency will be key, including the mentality in it," Blaise Matuidi, the French midfielder, told France Football.
Matuidi's related expression no longer needs to be covered up is very reasonable. A row of key players France and Croatia have known each other because last season struggled together at the club level. It happened to Luka Modric and Mateo Kovacic who worked hard with Raphael Varane at Real Madrid.
In addition there is also Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitic who know each other with the French defender from Barcelona, Samuel Umtiti. While the fighters labeled Atletico Madrid is on Šime Vrsaljko (Croatia) and Antoine Griezmann - Lucas Hernández. The status of getting to know each other makes them reluctant to give each other praise ahead of the 2018 World Cup final. Luka Modric and Ivan Rakitic for example, calling the area behind France will be their biggest homework in Moscow.
Picture of Strength
Understandably, the doorstop duo, Samuel Umtiti - Raphael Varane, has proved himself a tough fort. "I think Varane is really growing, and he's getting harder and harder to get through," Modric said. While Rakitic recognizes the figure Umtiti have advantages in reading the situation.
While Varane is not ashamed to call Luka Modric as one of the best players at the 2018 World Cup. The status of the creator and initiator of each ball that is about to point to the opposite area, becomes evident. "Modric, also Rakitic and Perisic, have everything to set the ball," said Varane. "That's the condition we should be aware of from the beginning, so we do not have to be depressed.
Variety of praise is diamini many parties. One of them came from The Guardian Columnist Andy Roxburgh. He believes that Croatia will depend on Modric's 'artistic beauty', while France hangs on the balance of two central defenders, Varane - Umtiti. "Modric quality is measured by the facts since the group stage, while Varane - Umtiti has empirical statistical evidence, so the three names are going to be central, although other players can not be countered," Roxburgh said.
Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic agrees with Roxburgh. At least, from the side of strategy, he admitted to thinking about how to break the French defense system. The fact proves, duet Varane - Umtiti only conceded via open play, that is when met Argentina. Then, Australia's goal came from the penalty spot. "It's a motivation, and we'll find it," Dalic said.
Spirit of Croatia
Dalic's comments are based on the spirit of giving advanced prizes for Croatia's independence day on June 25. Midfielder Luka Modric said, they do not want to go home empty-handed when it gets an open opportunity in front of the eye.
"Millions of people are behind us, while tens of thousands of pairs of eyes are with us in Luzhniki, so we will not make room for France," threatened Modric.
Modric's challenge gets a reply from the French camp. Midfielder Blaise Matuidi considers Croatia is not worthy to become world champion. "The momentum belongs to us, and we will complete this task perfectly," he said.
Matuidi did not speak. The composition of French players in the 2018 World Cup stage is considered similar to what they had 20 years ago. France Football and L'Equipe, two major media outlets in France, said Didier Deschamps' team seemed to be the reincarnation of Zinedine Zidane et al who won at the Stade de France.
The picture is seen from the duet Umtiti - Varane like Marcel Desailly - Frank Lebouf, then the quality of Hugo Lloris like action Fabien Barthez. Likewise with two defenders, Benjamin Pavard and Lucas Hernandez who resembled his aggressive style with Lilian Thuram and Bixente Lizarazu.
In the middle area, there is Paul Pogba, N'Golo Kante and Blaise Matuidi, which is similar to Didier Deschamps, Christian Karembeu and Emmanuel Petit. Although different styles, Antoine Griezmann and Kylian Mbappe can be a mirror artist like Zidane. While Giroud complete the role as a target man, just like Stephane Guivarc'h.
Additional Energy Facts
Well, the war drum has been opened. At least, France and Croatia are at the culmination of motivation. Les Blues for example, came to Luzhniki with unbeaten status in the last five matches of Croatian counter. They managed to reap three wins and two draws.
France also lost only 14 of the knock-out phase matches in the World Cup, with 11 wins and 2 draws. The defeat occurred when met Germany in the 2014 World Cup quarterfinals (0-1).
French motivation is getting higher, because they are already in the ranks of the country who managed to step into the final three times or more. France follows the lead of Germany (8 times), Brazil and Italy (6), Argentina (5) and the Netherlands (3).
However, Croatia also can not be underestimated. They became the 13th country capable of pushing into the final. Previously, the two new countries feel the final party is France (1998) and Spain (2010).
Croatian Mental becomes a powerful weapon. How not, Luka Modric et al status the first team to reach the World Cup finals by melakoni three consecutive party via extension of time.
Now, the public will be a witness what will happen with the 2018 World Cup final. It is certain historical records will happen, but whether France or Croatia, that's what we are waiting for.
Player Forecast:
France: Hugo Lloris; Benjamin Pavard, Raphael Varane, Samuel Umtiti, Lucas Hernandez; Paul Pogba, Ngolo Kante; Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann, Blaise Matuidi; Olivier Giroud.
Croatia: Danijel Subasic; Sime Vrsaljko, Dejan Lovren, Domagoj Vida, Ivan Strinic; Ivan Rakitic, Marcelo Brozovic; Ante Rebic, Luka Modric, Ivan Perisic; Mario Mandzukic.
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