JOSKO GVARDIOL NEWS

Croatia beats Morocco 2-1 to take 3rd place at World Cup

Luka Modric led Croatia to third place in what was likely the midfield great’s last appearance at the World Cup

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Manchester City willing to increase their offer for RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol to £110million - Paper Talk Plus: Manchester United and Liverpool have joined Chelsea in the race to sign Borussia Dortmund striker Youssoufa Moukoko; Dele Allis time i...

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • SKY.COM

Messi evokes Maradona comparisons on road to World Cup final

Lionel Messi has gone into full-on Diego Maradona mode at the World Cup

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Croatia should return to World Cup contention, even without Luka Modrić

With a strong young core to build upon, Croatia can start to plan for the next steps without iconic midfielder Luka Modrić.

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Three tackles won in defeat Gvardiol had three tackles (three won) and one clearance in Tuesday's 3-0 loss against Argentina.

Impact Gvardiol's World Cup dreams come to a disappointing close, but he put forth a strong effort in the defeat by leading his squad in tackles won. In any event, the menacing young defender had himself an outstanding tournament and will most certainly be included in elite club transfer rumors as the calendar flips to 2023.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Why is Croatia player Josko Gvardiol wearing a mask? Injury forces defender to don face protection vs Brazil One of Croatia's best players will be wearing a face mask against Brazil in the quarterfinals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Here's why.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Another exceptional performance Gvardiol made eight clearances and completed two interceptions during Monday's win over Japan on penalties.

Impact Gvardiol has been one of the defensive stars of the tournament, racking up 24 clearances in the last three games and making it difficult for even the best to take a clean shoot. He will face his toughest test against a deep attacking side in Brazil during the quarterfinal.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Best of the World Cup so far: Top goal, save, player, team and more

With the World Cup knockout stage underway, let's take a look at the standout teams, performers and moments of the tournament so far.

DECEMBER 3, 2022

Messi, Mbappé and co: The AP's World Cup team of group stage

Writers covering the World Cup for The Associated Press have chosen their standout players at the tournament so far to form a best team of the group stage

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chelsea need to snap up Gvardiol — hesitation has already cost extra millions Chelsea should move sooner rather than later for Josko Gvardiol - his price is only going up

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

World Cup Roundtable: Who was the biggest disappointment of the group stage?

Our soccer analysts look back on the World Cup group stage and look ahead to the knockout-round.

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Stars in draw Gvardiol kept a clean sheet with nine clearances made during Thursday's scoreless draw with Belgium.

Impact Gvardiol helped his team to concede just one goal in three games, keeping two clean sheets, making five interceptions and logging 17 clearances. His last-ditch challenge on Romelu Lukaku just before the end of the game will be a notable image of the tournament as well. Combined with his performances during the Euros in the summer of 2021. Gvardiol looks set to be one of the best young defenders in the world for some time to come.

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

World Cup 2022 odds: How to bet Morocco-Croatia

Here's how to bet the Morocco-Croatia match, from the moneyline, draw, Over/Under total odds and an expert pick from Doug McIntyre.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

World Cup Now: 3 takeaways from Croatia's scoreless draw with Morocco

Croatia and Morocco played in the latest scoreless draw of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Here are three takeaways from the match.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Ready for Bremen clash Gvardiol is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Werder Bremen.

Impact Gvardiol is good to go after suffering a broken nose during Wednesday's win over Freiburg. The defender has made seven starts in the league for Leipzig helping his side to one clean sheet during his time on the pitch.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Saturday Gvardiol (nose) is questionable for Saturday's clash with Werder Bremen, according to manager Marco Rose.

Impact Gvardiol suffered a broken nose during Wednesday's win over Freiburg, and is now questionable. The defender joins Abdou Diallo and Mohamed Simakan with a questionable designation, putting the entire Leipzig back line in doubt. Lukas Klostermann will likely see a starting role though it's uncertain at what position that would be.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers broken nose Gvardiol suffered a broken nose during Wednesday's win over Freiburg and could be back as soon as Saturday's trip to Werder Bremen and his participation in the World Cup is not at...

Impact Gvardiol is now likely to be sporting a mask over the next few weeks after getting his nose busted in one of the final games before going to Qatar. If he still can't start by the weekend, Benjamin Henrichs could take his place in the lineup.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off after collision Gvardiol was forced off in the first half of Wednesday's clash with Freiburg, due to injury.

Impact Gvardiol was forced off with an injury during Wednesday's clash, as he struggled following a collision with Willi Orban. Gvardiol will hope to return for Saturday's trip to Bremen, the last match Bundesliga match before the Winter break.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leipzig hands Real Madrid 1st loss of the season

Leipzig has boosted its chances of advancing to the knockout stage of the Champions League by handing titleholder Real Madrid its first loss of the season

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores in win Gvardiol scored one goal from one shot, made two interceptions and won two-of-three tackles during Tuesday's 3-2 win over Real Madrid.

Impact Gvardiol got the scoring started in an impressive win even over the reigning Champions even if they were shorthanded. Though Gvardiol might still be considered somewhat of a development project, he's started in six of the last eight games and kept two clean sheets. Going into the World Cup, Gvardiol is certainly one to monitor after his exploits for Croatia a summer ago.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chelsea pursuing Christopher Nkunku & Josko Gvardiol deals Chelsea are looking to strike a double deal to sign RB Leipzig duo Christopher Nkunku & Josko Gvardiol.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Chelsea target Josko Gvardiol signs new RB Leipzig contract Chelsea transfer target Josko Gvardiol has signed a new contract with RB Leipzig until 2027. The Athletic reported on Wednesday that Chelsea...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM