Juranović withdraws from Croatian national team due to injury

Croatian defender Juranović is unable to join the national team due to recurring Achilles tendon issues. The Union Berlin player informed head coach Slaven Bilić that he will not be ready for the upcoming international gathering.

Bilić had intended to utilize Juranović in a specific role as a left-back. With this setback, the coach may look to alternatives such as Marin Pongračić, Kristijan Jakić, Josip Stanišić, or utilize Joško Gvardiol or Ivan Perišić in that position. A final decision regarding the squad is expected following a press conference.