A New Era for Wales Without Bale
Wales face a tough challenge as they begin their Euro 2024 qualification campaign against Croatia, who finished third in the 2022 World Cup. With the departure of their talismanic player Gareth Bale, Wales will need to rely on their collective strength and determination to make an impact in this group, which also includes Turkey, Armenia, and Latvia.
While Wales have never recorded a victory against Croatia, they will be buoyed by the fact that they have been closing in on an end to an era, which may encourage greater togetherness and unity within the team. However, they will need to improve on their recent form, which has seen them go eight matches without a win, and a dismal World Cup campaign.
On the other hand, Croatia has experienced a resurgence in recent years, thanks in large part to the likes of Luka Modric and Ivan Perisic, who have remained active on the international scene. With just one defeat in their last 13 matches in all competitions, and having lost just once in home fixtures since the start of 2021, Croatia will be confident of securing qualification for Euro 2024.
The Checkered Ones will be looking to build on their impressive performance in Qatar, where they lost only to eventual champions Argentina at the semi-final stage. Under the guidance of Zlatko Dalic, Croatia will be looking to go one better and finally get over the line at a major tournament.
In conclusion, Wales face a daunting challenge as they take on Croatia, who are one of the best-performing teams in Europe. However, they will be looking to put up a fight and finish in second place behind their upcoming hosts, and with the right mentality and approach, they could surprise everyone and make a strong start to their Euro 2024 qualification campaign.
