Luka Modrić is still recovering from a cheek bone fracture, but according to information from Italy, he wants to return to the field as soon as possible and help Milan in the final fight for the Champions League.
Luka Modrić will not calmly watch the end of the season from the stands. Although he is recovering from a cheekbone fracture, the Croatian captain, according to information from Italy, is determined to return to the field as soon as possible.
Modrić was injured at the end of the match against Juventus, after a collision with Manuel Locatelli. The first examinations showed that it was a serious fracture of the cheekbone, so at first it seemed that the season was over for him.
However, more optimistic news is now coming from Italy.
Ready to play with a protective mask
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Modrić will do everything to return as soon as possible. New medical examinations should show how his recovery is progressing and whether he can join training soon.
The Italians state that Modrić is ready to take risks in order to help the team and play with a protective mask on his face, writes Tportal.hr.
That says enough about how much he cares about being with Milan at the moment when the season breaks.
Milan is currently fourth and holds the last place leading into the Champions League. They have 67 points, the same as Roma, while Como is only two points behind them. The third Juventus has two, and the second Napoli three points more than Milan.
The goal is to return to the last round
Gazzetta states that the chances of Modrić playing already this Sunday against Genoa are small.
The goal is to be ready for the last round match against Cagliari, which will be played on May 24 at San Siro.
For Milan, his return would be a great boost because the club is still fighting for a place in the Champions League.
If the recovery continues at the desired pace, Modrić will try to use the end of the club season to return to a real competitive rhythm, and then be ready to face a new big challenge with the Croatian national team at the World Cup.
Croatia will play its first match at the World Cup on June 17 against England.
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