Here is the reason why Josko Gvardiol wore a mask during the FIFA World Cup 2022 quarterfinal fixture between Croatia and Brazil
During the Qatar 2022 World Cup, Josko Gvardiol was among the top defenders. Here is the main reason that rendered to the Croatian player shocked many fans by playing against Brazil while wearing a mask.
Croatia is participating in their third straight World Cup (sixth overall). Even while that number might appear small, the European squad has developed into a serious contender in recent tournaments. By making it to the quarterfinals, Qatar 2022 has not been an exception. In 2018, Croatia had their finest performance as it made it to the final and lost to France in Moscow. They achieved a breakthrough result in 1998, finishing third, with Davor Suker as their star and the competition’s leading scorer with six goals.
Explained Why Josko Gvardiol Is Wearing A Mask At The World Cup 2022 And His Injury Update
Josko Gvardiol is now one of the biggest fears in the World Cup in Qatar in 2022. After outstanding performances for Croatia, the 20-year-old RB Leipzig defender may soon sign with a premier club in Europe. The mask that Gvardiol wears is another feature that has contributed to his attention.
Reason Why Josko Gvardiol Wore A Mask During Croatia vs Brazil FIFA World Cup 2022
Following a collision with his teammate at RB Leipzig, Willi Orban, Josko Gvardiol recently took a significant blow to the face. The incident happened against Freiburg, in the Bundesliga.
With a shattered nose and a severe injury to his right eye, Josko Gvardiol required medical attention. The medical team consequently advised him to wear a mask at the Qatar 2022 World Cup to prevent contact and this is why the player was forced to wear a mask.
Meanwhile, Brazil was eliminated from the FIFA World Cup in the quarterfinal stage once more; this was their fourth elimination from the last eight in the previous five tournaments. Croatia snatched victory from defeat and advanced to the semi-finals in Qatar to face Argentina which overthrew the Netherlands. Following a 1-1 draw in extra time at the Education City stadium, Croatia upset the five-time champions 4-2 on penalties to advance to the last four of the football major tournament.
Josko Gvardiol's game by numbers vs Brazil:
92.54% passing accuracy
84 touches
7 clearances
5 ball recoveries
5 final third entries
2 duels won
1 tackle
1 interceptionScarily good. Again. 🥶#FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/CN1nmIUcco
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