2018 World Cup: Croatia coach, Dalic speaks on starting XI for opener against Nigeria

Croatia mentor, Zlatko Dalić has talked on his beginning XI for the World Cup opening match against Nigeria.

Dalić said he knows the initial eleven he will use against the Super Eagles, saying that he has the hint in his mind.

Croatia will confront Nigeria at the 2018 World Cup in Russia at the Kaliningrad stadium on June 16.

"I obtained some much needed tactic's in my mind. I think each mentor knows the initial 11 for the World Cup. Be that as it may, unquestionably there is space for maybe a couple of changes. You need to have a dream, so you can do it," said Dalic to Sportske Novosti.

Croatia have arranged friendlies against Peru and Mexico amid the following Fifa window, and are wrapping up converses to confront an African group with an indistinguishable playing style from Nigeria in June.

"That is my arrangement to check toward the beginning of June, and afterward on June 8 or 9 on leaving for Russia. The other ought to be an African national group with a comparative style to Nigeria," included Dalic.

Meanwhile the super eagles coach is also planning some friendlies ahead before the world cup commences in Russia next year 2018.