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Croatia’s Luka Modric: We have only done half our job against Turkey in Euro 2012 play-off
The star player insists that his team need to remain “focused” against the visitors in Zagreb despite holding the edge in the tie following a 3-0 away win last week
14 Nov 2011 07:24:00
By Subhankar Mondal
Luka Modric (Hırvatistan) - Hamit Altıntop (Türkiye)
Croatia international midfielder Luka Modric has warned his team-mates against complacency when they host Turkey for the second leg of their Euro 2012 play-off tie on Tuesday.
Slaven Bilic’s side registered a 3-0 away win in the first leg on Friday and will head into the return match at Stadion Maksimir in Zagreb as favourites to progress to the finals in Poland and Ukraine next summer.
However, Tottenham Hotspur star Modric has urged caution and insists that they cannot afford to relax against Guus Hiddink’s team.
"We've only done half our job," the 26-year-old is quoted as saying on Uefa’s official website. "We really need to rest a bit in the next few days and prepare well for the second match.
“The most important thing is that we stay focused now. We can't relax, even a little bit. It could be very dangerous.”
Bilic, too, has asked his players to keep their feet on the ground.
"Don't be fooled: it won't be just a friendly match," said the coach.
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| Bet: | Returns: | Turkey £25.00 | Draw £33.00 | Ukraine £25.00 |
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| Bet: | Returns: | Turkey £25.00 | Draw £31.00 | Ukraine £25.00 |
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| Bet: | Returns: | Turkey £26.00 | Draw £32.00 | Ukraine £26.00 |
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Slaven Bilic’s side registered a 3-0 away win in the first leg on Friday and will head into the return match at Stadion Maksimir in Zagreb as favourites to progress to the finals in Poland and Ukraine next summer.
However, Tottenham Hotspur star Modric has urged caution and insists that they cannot afford to relax against Guus Hiddink’s team.
"We've only done half our job," the 26-year-old is quoted as saying on Uefa’s official website. "We really need to rest a bit in the next few days and prepare well for the second match.
“The most important thing is that we stay focused now. We can't relax, even a little bit. It could be very dangerous.”
Bilic, too, has asked his players to keep their feet on the ground.
"Don't be fooled: it won't be just a friendly match," said the coach.
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