Croatia defender Vedran Corluka is expecting another stern test against Turkey in World Cup qualifying, having faced the same opponent at Euro 2016.
And the Lokomotiv Moscow defender also warned his team-mates that a tighter format would not allow for the same mistakes as in Euros qualification.
"I expect a different game, especially with regard to the environment," he told a media conference ahead of the game.
"We will be maximally motivated. It will not be the same open Euros qualifications where there is a possibility to repair the situation.
"Turkey are without several players from the European Championship, but I think they will have no less quality due to that because their younger players are equally motivated.
"Matches with them are always hard and the field could be similar to Paris."
"We feel his absence, especially in the atmosphere," he continued. "He was our authority, but also the bearer of the good atmosphere, and will be sadly missed on and off the field.
"Of course, through the ranks come new, young forces and there is no time to cry."
