Croatia boss Zlatko Dalic has defended Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric's current form.
Speaking ahead of Croatia's clash with Spain in the Nations League this week, Dalic was determined to stand firm behind his star player.
"I have never doubted Luka and I'm sure that he will be back to his best form again soon," said Dalic.
"We talked a few days ago and Luka is aware that in football there are changes and things are always moving.
"He knows that after playing brilliantly for a whole year, he can't always be in the form of the best player in the world.
"When Madrid lose a match, they look for the culprit among the foreigners. They blame Luka or [Toni] Kroos or someone else."