Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic has revealed that hearing about Tottenham Hotspur winger Ivan Perisic’s injury hurt him deeply.
Ivan Perisic’s serious injury at Tottenham Hotspur training has angered Croatian coach Zlatko Dalic.
Tottenham should have a relatively quiet week given that they have no European commitments this season.
However, Daniel Levy has gone on record discussing the possibility of bringing Harry Kane back to the club, and now Ivan Perisic is injured.
Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed Ivan Perisic’s injury blow
Perisic suffered a ‘complex Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury’ in his right knee, Tottenham revealed earlier this afternoon.
Spurs have stated that the injury occurred during non-contact training and that he will have surgery immediately.Tottenham did not specify whether Perisic had an ACL tear, although he is expected to be out for several months.
The Inter Milan 2022 signing has been on the bench for all of Tottenham’s games this season but has made an impression.The 34-year-old came off the bench against Sheffield United to set up Richarlison’s equaliser, and he looked energetic as a winger rather than a wing back last season.
Perisic’s contract with Tottenham expires next summer, therefore he may have played his final game for the club.
Croatia boss reacts to Perisic move
Perisic could possibly miss Euro 2024 if his condition is as severe as feared.Perisic has been an important player for Croatia for many years, and this was likely his final major tournament in a Croatia jersey.
The news has disturbed Croatian coach Zlatko Dalic, who is dealing with the possibility of losing a vital player for Euro 2024.Dalic told SportKlub in Croatia that the news hit him hard because he had worked with Perisic in the Croatia setup for so long.
Dalic adds that he has spoken with Perisic, who is keen to be ready for Euro 2024, giving Croatia’s manager great hope of a return.
“Ivan has been one of our national team’s best players for ten years and one of the national team’s leaders and key players during my mandate, so this news hit me hard and made me sad,” Dalic added. “Certainly, his absence will be a significant handicap for us in the continuation of the qualification; we saw how good he is and how important he is for us in these two games in September.”
“I am confident that Ivan will be with us at the Euros next summer, which we must win because of him.” I chatted with him and saw his optimism and strong desire to be ready for the Euros, and knowing his dedication and physical capabilities, I am confident that he will make a fantastic recovery and be in the desired shape by June.”
“I cannot and do not want to imagine our national team without Ivan; we are all behind him and eager to see him again in a representative setting.” “I wish him a successful operation, a speedy recovery, and a return to the field so he can do what he does best: lead Croatia to great victories,” he concluded.
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