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Ivan Rakitic said on Saturday that Croatia have to "make our perfect game" in midfield if they're to beat Brazil in the opening match of the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

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SOUNDBITE: (English) Ivan Rakitic, Croatia midfielder:

(Q: You've not played alongside Luka Modric for a while, are you worried about not having game time together before the Brazil match?)

"No I think that, of course I think that all the players like to play with him, because he is one of the biggest players. But I think we are now together for seven years in the national team and I know I think every movement of Luka and he also my movements. So I think it will be normal because we also have now five days to prepare the game and it will be normal for me."