Croatia national team coach Slaven Bilić is dealing with a new setback as a defender will miss the upcoming match against Španjolsku. The player has been ruled out of the final match of the current international cycle due to a viral infection. Details regarding the player’s identity have not been released, but his absence presents a challenge for Bilić’s squad. This loss further complicates team selection ahead of the crucial game against Španjolsku. The team will now need to adjust its defensive strategy in light of this unexpected absence. It remains to be seen how this will impact Croatia’s performance in the match. This is a blow to the team as they prepare to face Španjolsku.