Boss Zlatko Dalic has told Borna Barisic he is not in the Croatia team because his team-mates are playing with "stronger clubs".
The Rangers star has been a mainstay for his national side in recent seasons, but was hampered by injury at Euro 2020 and has lost his starting spot.
Stuttgart left-back Borna Sosa has now emerged as the first-choice in Barisic's position during the World Cup qualifiers.Dalic explained following the win over Cyprus that he was going with players who are playing at the highest level.He said: "I am happy with the growing number of young players who are coming and the growing competition.
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