Football Shorts - Episode 57 CROATIA FACE ISRAEL IN EURO 2008 QUALIFIERS

The Croatian team is preparing for a crucial Euro 2008 qualifying match against Israel, despite missing key players due to injuries. Coach Slavan Bilec remains confident in his team's ability to win, emphasizing a smart and aggressive strategy. The focus is on Croatia's performance, although Israel poses a significant challenge as they need a result to keep their tournament hopes alive.

Which key players from the Croatian team are missing due to injuries?

• Luka Modric, Ivan Rakitic, and Mario Mandzukic

• Slaven Bilic, Alen Boksic, and Dario Simic

• Igor Budan, Bosko Balaban, Mladen Petric, and Niko Kovac

• Davor Suker, Zvonimir Boban, and Robert Prosinecki

What is Coach Slavan Bilec's approach to the match against Israel?

• Playing defensively and cautiously

• Playing smartly, aggressively, and patiently

• Relying on individual brilliance

• Focusing solely on defense

What does Coach Bilec say about the team's motivation?

• The team lacks motivation

• The team is highly motivated and ready

• The team is motivated but not ready

• The team is unsure about their motivation

What does the coach say about the dependency of their chances this time?

• Their chances are dependent on the weather

• Their chances are not only dependent on themselves

• Their chances are solely dependent on their performance

• Their chances are dependent on the referee's decisions

What does Israel need to keep their hopes of reaching the finals alive?

• A draw against Croatia

• A win against England

• A result against unbeaten Croatia

• A win against France