Kalinic Admits He’s Not Ready for Croatian Duty

October 3, 2009

Croatian striker Nikola Kalinić believes himself not ready for an International call up. The 21 year-old, having only made three appearances for the senior squad, has been left out for most of the World Cup qualifying campaign; however, it’s expected that he will get a call to join the U-21 squad for their upcoming games. Regardless of receiving a phone call or not, Kalinić insists that he will stay at Ewood Park in Blackburn as he is “not physically ready” at the moment.

Kalinić said, “I was talking to the secretary of the Croatian FA, Zorislav Srebric, and I told him that I’m not physically ready to play for Croatia. For that reason, it is better for me to stay in Blackburn. That is what Sam Allardyce also told me, and so I will be able to work on some special training when players are on International duty.”

He added, “I agree with the manager. I know how I can play when I’m completely ready and I know I’m really not in top form. So it will be the best for all of us if I don’t travel back home and stay in Blackburn. Even if Slaven Bilic would call me to the senior team my reaction would be the same.”

This weekend Blackburn will play Arsenal before the last rounds of World Cup qualifying occurs.

Jill Guthrie

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