Andrej Kramarić will not join Croatia camp; future with national team in doubt

Shock reports from Croatia on November 6, 2026, say veteran striker Andrej Kramarić will not join the Croatia national team gathering called by coach Slaven Bilić for the upcoming UEFA Nations League window. The announcement emerged late on Friday and has provoked immediate questions about the forward's international future.

Player cancelled personally — reasons unclear

According to the information that circulated, Kramarić — Hoffenheim's leading goalscorer and the national side's most effective player in recent years — rang coach Slaven Bilić to say he would not attend the Monday, November 9, 2026, camp.

The forward's personal cancellation has left fans and pundits in Croatia asking whether this is a temporary absence or a permanent end to his international career. No formal statement from the player has been released publicly so far.

All eyes are now on Monday’s official confirmation: the coaching staff, led by Bilić, is expected to address the situation and provide an explanation when the squad convenes.

The development could complicate Croatia’s plans for the Nations League matches later this month, removing an experienced goalscorer from consideration at a crucial time in the international calendar.

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