On the Italian night between Thursday and Friday, Croatia took the field in Orlando, Florida, to face Colombia in a friendly match, winning 2–1. The star player and captain Luka Modrić started on the bench and only came on in the final 10 minutes of the match: good news for Milan, who will be grateful for this extra rest for their champion. The situation will likely be different in Tuesday’s friendly against Brazil, where Modrić is expected to play.
Meanwhile, head coach Zlatko Dalić is enjoying having his legend in the squad and, during a press conference, answered a question about Luka’s future, as always leaving all options open. He emphasized above all that whatever decision Modrić makes will be his own, as it has always been and as he has every right to decide. His words were reported by colleagues at Sportske Novosti.
Will Modrić play in his last World Cup? Will he continue playing for the national team?
“Luka knows better than anyone what he will do and how his career will continue. He is our captain, our guide, and our leader. Many times people have written him off, but he is unique and irreplaceable. I hope he will help us at the World Cup to achieve great things once again.”
