Croatian international and Bayern Munich player Josip Stanišić spoke to Gegenpressing about the current successful club season, the upcoming DFB Cup final, and his expectations for the World Cup. After Bayern secured the Bundesliga title several games before the end of the season, Stanišić commented on their success.

"We have all been waiting for this season more than the last one because we had more time to play and adapt to the coach's vision. We are happy with how everything turned out. We were phenomenal in attack, and that is not easy because scoring a goal is the hardest thing in football. We've made significant progress there," Stanišić told Sportklub, adding, "The season has been good so far, but to make it truly excellent, we need to win the cup final this Saturday."

Role in the National Team and World Cup

After the release of Zlatko Dalic's initial roster for the World Cup, Stanišić spoke about his role in the Croatian national team. "The World Cup is a dream for every child, and we are all happy about it. My position is irrelevant; I will play wherever the selector puts me, as long as I can help the team."

"In the last two World Cups, we have shown what we are capable of. We are aware that we are not a team that can have three equally high-quality formations, but we have quality and character. We know that others also have top players, but the most important thing is to give everything we have. If luck and God are with us, we'll see how far we can go," he emphasized.

The Most Cherished Moment of His Career

Finally, Stanišić, who has won five Bundesliga titles with Bayern Munich, one with Bayer Leverkusen, and a bronze medal in Qatar, highlighted his most cherished moment. "Absolutely, the third place in the World Cup. No one expected that, and it was a significant surprise for everyone. We all dreamed of playing in the World Cup like children, and being able to play for the bronze medal is the most cherished moment of my career."

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