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Croatia U21 coach announces squad for friendly against Germany

Croatia U21 coach Ivica Olić has announced a preliminary squad for a friendly match against Germany, with the final list pending senior team selections.

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Published · Bucharest

Photograph accompanying the source report: Izbornik Olić objavio popis U21 reprezentacije, na listi se našla i dva Bilićeva nogometaša!
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Photograph accompanying the original Germanijak report.

Photo: Germanijak · Izbornik Olić objavio popis U21 reprezentacije, na listi se našla i dva Bilićeva nogometaša! · Cropped for display

Croatia U21 coach Ivica Olić announced the squad for a friendly match against Germany scheduled for 17 November at Rujevica.

The match against Germany is intended as preparation for the 2027 European Championship.

The final U21 squad list will be confirmed after senior team coach Slaven Bilić announces his roster for Nations League matches.

Marin Šotiček and Šimun Hrgović are included in the U21 squad and were also named by Slaven Bilić.

It is possible that Marin Šotiček and Šimun Hrgović could play for both the U21 and senior teams due to scheduling.

Croatia finished first in qualifying Group H with six wins, one draw and one loss to secure direct qualification.

Germany secured direct qualification by finishing first in their group with nine wins and one loss.

The 2027 UEFA European Under-21 Championship will take place from 16 June to 3 July 2027 in Albania and Serbia.

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