Modric, the exams are a blow: fractured cheekbone, he has to have surgery

At first it seemed like something not too serious. So much so as not to induce the Rossoneri medical staff to immediately take him to hospital, and so much so as to allow us to hypothesize his presence as early as next Sunday with Sassuolo in Reggio Emilia. It seemed, exactly. Reality instead falls on Luka Modric like a blow on the back. Actually, right in the face. The tests carried out the day after the violent clash with Locatelli in the second half of Milan-Juve revealed a fracture to Luka’s left cheekbone. It means that his season ends here and obviously means great apprehension also in view of the World Cup to be played with his Croatia. You will also need to enter the operating room. AC Milan’s official press release reads: “The instrumental tests carried out today have highlighted a fracture of the left cheekbone which will require surgery, expected in the next few hours. Further details will be communicated following the operation.”

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The clash had actually been very tough: the attempt to get to the ball first, same objective for Locatelli, with the Juventus head hitting violently against the left side of Modric’s face. The Croatian remained on the ground for several minutes, then got up but was visibly dazed. Allegri replaced him and at that moment the situation seemed more or less under control, the player himself reassured his teammates and coach, without prejudice to the medical appointment for today in order to have a more precise picture of the situation. The exams, however, were a blast. Milan loses its guiding light in the sprint for the Champions League race, coach Dalic will follow with great apprehension the post-surgery evolution and recovery times of his most important man. It is still early to make any assumptions, but considering the type of injury it is reasonable to imagine the use of the classic protective mask. Evaluations to be addressed later. Current events speak of surgery and Milan without their star in the last four matches.