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Slaven Bilić has denied reports suggesting he might resign following Croatia’s historic 7-0 defeat to England in a friendly match at Maksimir Stadium. Speaking with sports commentator Edo Pezzi, Bilić emphasized that the idea of stepping down does not cross his mind. “To fall into such a trap would be absurd,” he said, describing the backlash against him as “a disgrace” and “unacceptable.” The crushing loss, Croatia’s worst ever in international competition, sparked intense criticism both domestically and internationally. Media outlets in Britain and Serbia described the performance as a “football massacre” and “disgrace.” Croatian media, meanwhile, focused heavily on the implications for national pride and the future direction of the team. Pezzi, who discussed the match with several insiders including Bilić himself, called the situation “absurd.” He noted that Bilić, despite being in charge of just three games, was already under severe pressure for his role in the disaster. Pezzi explained that Bilić, whom he describes as “like my daughter,” had clearly stated he would not consider resignation. “He told me directly, what could possibly cross his mind?” Pezzi asked, highlighting the emotional toll of the fallout. Pezzi also dismissed claims that Bilić might resign if another poor result followed. He argued that such a move would be impractical, noting that Bilić had only been with the national team for 15 days and had yet to fully understand the players’ dynamics. “It takes time to get to know them, to learn how they work in training and during matches,” he said. In addition, Pezzi pointed to specific tactical and physical issues that contributed to the collapse. He criticized the overuse of Perišić, the defensive lapses by the backline, and Bilić’s decision to pair Gvardiol and Vušković, which he claimed failed to provide adequate protection. “Gvardiol wasn’t giving what he could after his injury,” Pezzi said, citing repeated footage of the player avoiding challenges.