World Cup 2022: Top 5 players to watch out for in Croatia vs Morocco 3rd place Match

CRO vs MAR WC 2022: Croatia face Morocco on Saturday at the Khalifa Stadium where the winner will seal a 3^rd place finish in WC 2022.

It has been a magical ride for both sides in this competition as none would have expected a journey this beautiful which has changed the landscape of football.

However, it all boils down to Saturday as one team goes home empty handed while the winner secures a bronze medal in the FIFA WC 2022.

Hence, we see the top 5 players to watch out in this knockout clash for supremacy in CRO vs MAR WC 2022.

Luka Modric

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This could be Modric’s last match in Croatian colors and the fans will be expect another thundering performance from the generational mid-fielder as he bids adieu.

The Real Madrid mid-fielder has led his nation with class and dignity and will be once again a player to watch out in the center of the park.

One last shot of excellence from the Croatian number 10 could help his side seal a 3^rd place finish in 2022.

Dejan Lovren

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The defender did not have one of his best outings but his experience and mastery can be relied upon in this crucial 3^rd place match.

The ex-Liverpool lad will be at the hard of defence and is expected to deal with the incisiveness and threats from the Moroccan attackers.

Sofyan Amrabat

Amrabat has been one of the shining lights of the World Cup 2022 through his mere presence for Morocco.

At the center of the park, he did an impressive job to keep the threat of Mbappé to a minimum.

Sofyan Amrabat this whole tournament 😤 pic.twitter.com/4HIiwwUW1D

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The Fiorentina player is expected to put in a last-ditch performance once again as he aims to help his side end their World Cup tournament on a high.

This performance could see him lining up for a place in the list of Player of the tournament award.

Sofiane Boufal

Boufal is another player to watch out for as he looks to drive through the Moroccan defence via the left flank.

The winger has been a revelation for the national side in the WC and another impressive showing would see him raise his stocks ahead of the Jan transfer window as well.

Morocco used that flank to attack teams well this time and he can have a major say in deciding a 3^rd or 4^th place finish.

Ashraf Hakimi

The PSG defender has been their rock in the 2022 World Cup so far with the youngster showing experience and quality.

Hakimi lost to club team-mate Mbappé in mid-week but will want to make things right vs Croatia.

This mural of Achraf Hakimi and his mom in Barcelona ❤️ pic.twitter.com/BObEKkQZri

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Ashraf can thread quality deliveries and is useful on set-pieces, which can foil Croatia’s plans.

Hence, the defender remains a player to watch out for in this ultimate and final test of the WC for Morocco.