Balaban: “Kovacic is Croatia’s best player after Modric”

The Croatian striker Bosko Balaban praised Mateo Kovacic when he was interviewed before the game against Belgium tonight:

“Kovacic is only 19 years old, but he is a fantastic football player. He has great technique and is very fast. I think he is our best player after Luka Modric.”

Source: Fcinternews.it