Ivan Perisic is one of those who looked to be running on fumes for much of the game against Argentina. Orsic assumed his left wing role in the second half against Argentina and had plenty of intent, getting into his favoured position cutting in from the flank and shooting on his right. Against Argentina, it wasn’t his night, but Morocco aren’t Argentina.

Orsic offers a double threat of pace and accuracy – as plenty of clubs have seen when coming up against him in European football – and with this game often the most open and unpredictable in any World Cup those traits will be to the fore.

With Marcelo Brozovic out, Lovro Majer is set to come in and will be the central attacking focal point of the midfield. While Brozovic’s passing stats were high because of his role linking defence and midfield, Majer is sure to get through plenty of work as well and, unlike other players, isn’t coming into the game on the back of starting in every game so expect him to play the full 90 (or longer).

With Majer, it means that Croatia are naturally a more attack oriented outfit as he isn’t a defensively minded player – while his shooting is often errant, his link up play is excellent and should be a big help for Croatia as they seek to secure the Bronze medal for the second time at a World Cup.

Saiss and Aguerd both likely to miss the final match should give us another start for Dari, who came in just before kick-off to replace Aguerd against France. In that match he showed why he has been among the highest foulers in the Moroccan league before leaving for Ligue 1. Lucky to escape several bookings, the Wydad centre-half made two bad fouls which went unnoticed and also made a professional foul to stop a counter-attack – all three incidents deserving of a yellow card.

Dari has long been regarded as the most talented defenders coming out of Morocco since Noureddine Naybet two decades ago. But one of his major flaws, is the lack of discipline. He is a centre-back who take major risks when heading into a challenge, often studs first and feet lifted from the grass, which naturally result in bookings every now and then. At this level, he is coming up against the best players in the world and with pressure he has yet to experience. We think chances are high of seeing a Dari yellow and if he doesn’t contain himself, he might even see a different color.

With Croatia expected to dominate possession and eager to make things right after struggling to make this tick going forward, Morocco’s left side could be targeted as a potential weak spot. Noussair Mazraoui is expected to rest and be replaced by Yahia Attiat-Allah, who has done well when he’s been called upon so far. But defensively he will be regarded as a potential liability, especially considering he has only played at full-back for a couple of years.

During his 30 minute cameo against Croatia in the opener, he made one foul and could easily have a couple more. He has an aggressive, intensive style and will take chances to win the ball, potentially making a foul in the process.