The Croatian centre-back Prpic continues without any minutes in FC Porto's first team since his arrival at the club. The player has only accumulated 90 minutes of competition, all played in a single match for the Dragons' B team. This situation highlights the difficulty the young Croatian has in establishing himself in the main squad led by Vítor Bruno.
Despite the limited usage at FC Porto, Prpic has been called up to the Croatia U-21 national team. This call-up comes at a time when the player has accumulated little competitive experience, which makes his internationalisation particularly relevant for his development.
The call-up to the Croatia U-21 team represents recognition of his abilities by the Croatian federation, even considering that the defender has not managed to obtain significant opportunities at FC Porto. This type of situation is common among young players transferred to top European clubs, who face difficulties in adapting and earning places in the starting eleven.
FC Porto continues to closely monitor the evolution of the young defender, hoping that the international experience may contribute to his sporting growth. The combination of international experience and daily work at the club could be decisive for Prpic to have more opportunities in the first team.
