Overview

• Josip Stanisic was absent from Croatia’s 1-0 World Cup-qualifying win over the Faroe Islands on Friday after departing the camp for the arrival of his child.
• Croatian outlet Sportske novosti, cited by Merkur.de, reported his temporary absence and indicated he should be available for the next match.
• BILD reported he traveled back to Germany when the birth was imminent.
• The Bayern Munich defender, 25, previously became a father in January 2024 and now welcomes a daughter.
• Recent coverage notes he reestablished himself in Bayern’s lineup after a knee injury and rehabilitation last year.