Followers on-line have labelled Croatian defender Josko Gvardiol a ‘actual gem’ after his heroic efficiency in defence towards Brazil.
The 20-year-old began within the coronary heart of defence for Croatia of their quarter-finals conflict towards Brazil and put in an impressed first-half efficiency to maintain the Selecao at bay.
And – with many followers preserving a eager eye on the promising defender – Gvardiol was showered with compliments as individuals reacted to his defensive show.
Croatian defender Josko Gvardiol obtained reward from followers for his quarter-final efficiency
The RB Leipzig defender put in a heroic efficiency to maintain Brazil at bay within the first-half
Within the first-half alone, Gvardiol made 5 clearances, two recoveries and one block to make sure that the quarter-final conflict remained goalless on the break.
After his heroics, followers had been fast to reward the defender who has been linked with Actual Madrid, Chelsea and Manchester United in current weeks.
‘Croatia have an actual gem with Joško Gvardiol. He is so good for a 20yo. Immensely gifted,’ one fan wrote.
‘A Rolls-Royce of a defender. Among the best gamers of this World Cup! Solely 20 years and Joško Gvardiol is already an elite heart again. Sensational! Would like to see him play for Madrid,’ one other wrote.
One fan claimed: ‘Having watched this World Cup I can say Gvardiol is the true deal’
Gvardiol rises above Spurs and Brazil striker Richarlison to win a header in the course of the match
Reward didn’t cease there, with one person writing: ‘Josko Gvardiol is a baller!’
‘Gvardiol… such a critical expertise,’ one other wrote in regards to the defender.
It is not simply his show towards Brazil that has caught the attention. The centre-back was praised by followers on social media after making a sensational block towards Belgium.
Gvardiol denied Crimson Devils striker Romelu Lukaku with a goal-saving deal with within the dying embers of their last group sport.
Gvardiol has taken his spectacular performances from the teams into the knockout rounds
There’s been critical curiosity in Gvardiol ever for the reason that summer season when Chelsea had been near convincing the centre-back to hitch the membership.
Chelsea opened talks to signal him for round £75m and mortgage him again to RB Leipzig for this season, however Gvardiol stayed put and signed a brand new deal.
Christopher Vivell, anticipated to change into Chelsea’s new technical director, has additionally adopted Gvardiol since he was 16, and first tried to signal him for RB Salzburg earlier than finally succeeded at Leipzig.
However Chelsea are removed from alone. United and Tottenham had been additionally eager in the course of the summer season. There have been recommendations Manchester Metropolis thought of rivalling Chelsea on deadline day. After which there are Europe’s different massive weapons, together with Actual Madrid, too.
Chelsea look effectively positioned to tried to signal Gvardiol after making an attempt to take action in the summertime
