Qatar 2022: Why is Marcelo Brozovic not starting for Croatia vs. Morocco?
Before they conclude their World Cup participation, Croatia take on Morocco in the third-place game at Qatar 2022. Find out here why Marcelo Brozovic is starting on the bench.
It's been a memorable ride for Croatia at Qatar 2022, but it isn't entirely over yet. While Zlatko Dalic's men are no longer in contention for the FIFA World Cup trophy, they still have to face Morocco in the third-place game.
After making it out of the group stage along with the Atlas Lions, Croatia took down Japan on penalties before pulling off a shock against Brazil, with another shootout win. Argentina, however, ended their hopes.
An unstoppable Lionel Messi exposed Croatia's weaknesses at the back, but it's time to turn the page now. Dalic's side has the chance to finish the tournament strongly, but it will have to overcome a notable absence.
Why is Marcelo Brozovic not starting against Morocco
Marcelo Brozovic was dropped to the bench for the Morocco game due to fatigue in his left thigh. The Inter Milan midfielder had to be subbed off against Argentina, and while he avoided injury, the coaching staff decided not to risk him.
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Martin O'Donnell is a bilingual sports writer fluent in English and Spanish, with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications. Since joining Bolavip in February 2021, he has extensively covered soccer, NFL, and NBA, specializing in real-time coverage of major events such as the World Cup, UEFA Champions League finals, and the Super Bowl. Martin’s prior experience includes managing social media for the CONMEBOL Libertadores and Sudamericana in English and reporting on Brazilian football for Sambafoot. At Bolavip, he is known for his meticulous coverage during critical sports seasons—covering trades, playoffs, and finals—and for keeping a close eye on soccer icons Lionel Messi at Inter Miami and Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr. His attention to detail and ability to capture breaking news have made him a valuable asset to the team.
