Luka Modrić (40) this season is the key player of Milan, who are attacking the championship title in the Italian Serie A. After a bad last season, Milan, with Modrić in the midfield, was reborn.
There are many praises for Modrić’s game and longevity, and Zlatan Ibrahimović (44), one of the advisers in the sports sector of Milan, spoke about him in choice words.
Ibra selects words about Modrić
“Modric is a maestro. When he enters the field, he doesn’t play football – he is football. He has a great mentality, which he showed after the match between Milan and Napoli. Look at this photo, it speaks for itself,” said the legendary Swedish striker, referring to a photo of Modric celebrating Milan’s 2:1 victory over Napoli on September 28 in the fifth round of Serie A.
In that game, Milan took the lead in the third minute through Alexis Saelemakers. In the 31st minute, Christian Pulišić scored for 2:0, and in the 57th minute, Milan remained with one player less after Pervis Estupinan was sent off. Napoli reduced the score with Kevin De Bruyne’s goal from the penalty spot in the 60th minute, and Milan defended frantically until the end of the game and managed to preserve the victory at San Siro.
Modrić is key in Milan
In that game, Modrić was one of the best players on the field, and at the end of the derby, cameras caught him passionately celebrating an important victory. At the end of his career, Modrić is the player with the most minutes in the Milan team this season. The Croatian captain has 18 appearances, a goal and two assists for the Rossoneri. Last game he was brilliant in the 3-0 win over Sassuolo in the 17th round of Serie A.
He also has a record 194 appearances for the Croatian national team, with which he won a silver medal at the 2018 World Championship and a bronze medal at the 2022 World Championship. He also played with Croatia in the 2023 Nations League final, but did not win.
With Real Madrid, he became the club’s most decorated player with 26 titles, including six Champions Leagues (2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022, 2024), four Spanish championships and five Club World Cups. He achieved the pinnacle of individual success in 2018 by winning the Ballon d’Or, breaking the dominance of Messi and Ronaldo.
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