Croatian national team received a lot of unpleasant news before the extremely important semi-final clash of the World Cup with England on Wednesday at 21:00.

Right-back right-back of our western neighbors, Shime Vursalko, will not be available for the three-lion team due to a knee injury. He was forcibly replaced in the 97th minute of the quarterfinals battle with Russia and will not recover in time for the next match, informs Sun and Mark.

Breeder Zlatko Daliich is likely to move the hero of Homage on the right back, and veteran Vedran Chorluka will play in the center of defense along with Dejan Lovren.

Vrsalko’s absence is a big blow to the Croats because he has played in all games so far and has a total of 39 matches with the national jersey.