Jakić: Just a bruised knee! Comeback against Portugal in sight?

Jakić: Just a bruised knee! Comeback against Portugal in sight?

Shock for the Croatian national team! Kristijan Jakić, FC Augsburg's talented midfielder, had to leave the field due to injury in the decisive game against Scotland (0-1). But now the all-clear has been given: According to kicker, the 27-year-old only suffered a bruised knee! This means that he could possibly be in the squad for the international match against Portugal as early as Tuesday evening (8:45 p.m.).

The situation was tense when Jakić had to be substituted in the closing stages of the game against Scotland. “Jakić was hit and could no longer play because of the pain,” Croatia national coach Zlatko Dalić said worriedly. At first it seemed as if the defensive midfielder could be out for the important duel against Portugal. But the latest information gives hope that the injury is less serious than feared.

Injury update and further investigation

The exact severity of the knee injury will be clarified through further examinations after the international trip to Augsburg. Jakić was taken off the field on a stretcher, increasing concerns about his fitness. But the first reports suggest that the Croatian football nation can breathe a sigh of relief. A comeback against Portugal seems to be within reach!