Rakitic will have a crucial duel with England

The defender of the Croatian national team, Ivan Rakitic, will miss the crucial Nations League match against England on Sunday due to injury.

The Barcelona defender was substituted in the 67th minute of the victorious match against Spain.

Zlatko Dalic spoke about the defender: "He will go to Barcelona. It seems like a serious injury. I don't like to take risks. If there is even the slightest possibility that the injury is serious, I will let him rest. We want healthy players, and Ivan is not fully ready at the moment. Unfortunately, we will play without him."

On Sunday, one of the winners will earn a ticket to the final four. In case of tied scenarios, the group winners will be the Spaniards.