Croatia goalkeeper Stipe Pletikosa is expected to miss his side’s opening Group B clash with Switzerland on Sunday after tearing a thigh muscle in training.
The 25-year-old Shakhtar Donetsk player undwerwent scans on the injury yesterday, and Tomislav Butina is expected to take his place in goal.
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