Luka Modric is set to undergo surgery after sustaining a fractured cheekbone, dealing a worrying blow to both AC Milan and Croatia ahead of the upcoming World Cup.
The veteran midfielder suffered the injury during a goalless Serie A draw against Juventus FC following an accidental clash of heads with Manuel Locatelli. Despite the pain, Modric remarkably remained on the bench after being substituted late in the match.
Medical assessments later confirmed the need for surgery, casting doubt over his involvement in Milan’s final fixtures of the season. The club currently sit third in the table, with their title hopes fading.
With the World Cup looming in June, Croatia will be anxiously monitoring his recovery. The 40-year-old could yet feature with the aid of a protective mask, but his condition raises concerns about match fitness ahead of what would be his fifth appearance on football’s biggest stage.
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