Summarizing the protean talent of Josko Gvardiol in one image is impossible. Almost insane. However, the Belgian public will remember, for several years, his saving intervention from the end of the left foot to the nose and beard of Romelu Lukaku, in the final minutes of the disastrous Croatia-Belgium (0-0). A gesture of great class and maddening lucidity which prevented the attacker of the Red Devils from freeing an entire people. As if the ball had instantly vanished. Like the last Belgian hopes, if any. At 20, the rock is not satisfied with this single feat of arms. From Morocco to Brazil, he crosses this World Cup in a striking boss costume. To the delight of the Croatian people, who already see him as the (future) best defender on the planet.
But the Croatian defender has not only caught the eye for his game. His particular mask, which he has been wearing since the first match of the tournament against Morocco and also during the small final against Morocco, was also a subject. conversation. It’s the result of a nose injury, following a clash with Willi Orban in Leizpig training. A protective mask that allowed him to take part in this World Cup and show the full extent of his talent.
