Coach of the Croatian national team Ante Čačić confirmed that in this 2018 World Cup qualifying stage, the Croatian national team will have to do without three very important team players. In addition to the injured Luka Modrić and Dejan Lovren, Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitić has also joined the list. The player was on the bench for Barcelona last weekend but did not step onto the field. Today it was revealed that I. Rakitić has suffered an Achilles tendon injury. It is not yet clear how long the player will be sidelined, but it is already known that the Croat will not be able to help his national team in the upcoming two matches. I. Rakitić has played nine matches and scored two goals for Barcelona this season.
