Luka Modrić (40) delighted the Italian sports public with his performance in Sunday’s match between Roma and Milan (1:1), the derby of the 22nd round of Serie A.
Modrić, who played the whole game, in the 62nd minute, crossed from the left wing five meters from the home goal, and there the highest jump was Connie De Winter and scored with his head. Lorenzo Pellegrini equalized from the penalty spot in the 74th minute.
Il Messaggero writes about Modrić:
Champion and at will, with which he helps the defense. By closing like an experienced stopper against Celik at the end of the first half, he proved to be crucial. Then he once again provided the assist for De Winter’s goal. That old grandmaster. Goal.com points out: In the first half, under pressure, it was difficult to play the team. Then it grew, and Milan grew with it. Great receptions, vertical balls and then a perfectly drawn ball for De Winter. Very nice assist.
Watch the slow-motion video of the assist
Calciomercato it says: The paradox of the evening: in terms of the pure quality of the game, the Croatian was not at his highest level, but he was literally the man-everywhere in the midfield. The resulting duel that stopped Celik at the end of the first half is worth a lot in the overall picture of the game.
Gazzetta dello Sport this is how she described Modrić’s assist: You see 15, 20 crosses per game, but when Modrić starts to cross the ball, you know it’s going to be something special. His cross that De Winter converted into a goal is an example of ball rotation, speed and masterful movement. Look at the slow motion, it reminds me of Pirlo. Watch the assist from 5:18:
Corriere della Sera she declared Modrić the player of the match and gave him a rating of 7.5. Please note that the Italians are very stingy when evaluating players, and this type of evaluation is reserved only for exceptional games, writes Index.
In the explanation it says: Modrić led the game of Milan like master who with needle and thread decorates the fabric. Each of his balls is such a masterful, delicate, work of art. Modrić is masterful in reading the game, and he managed to make a great save in front of Celik in front of the Milan goal.
(www.jabuka.tv)
