Croatia Announces EURO 2024 Squad: Modric to Lead, Gvardiol and Kovacic Included

Dalic Unveils Preliminary Roster

Luka Modric to Captain

As Euro 2024 draws closer, Croatia's head coach Zlatko Dalic has announced his 26-man preliminary squad. The team will be led by legendary midfielder Luka Modric, who will be appearing in his likely last major tournament before retirement. The squad includes several other notable players, such as Josko Gvardiol, Mateo Kovacic, and Dejan Lovren.

Key Players in the Squad

Gvardiol, a defender for RB Leipzig, has been one of the most highly-rated young players in Europe over the past year. Kovacic, a midfielder for Chelsea, is known for his exceptional passing and dribbling abilities. Lovren, a defender for Zenit Saint Petersburg, has been a mainstay in the Croatian defense for many years.

With a strong mix of experienced veterans and talented youngsters, Croatia will be hoping to make a deep run in Euro 2024. The tournament kicks off on June 14th, and Croatia's first match will be against England on June 18th.