San Siro applauded him and recognised yet another top-level performance. It was a way of paying tribute to him and also acknowledging his fighting spirit, which eventually forced him to leave the pitch. It was an unusual evening for Luka Modrić, who was substituted in the 80th minute against Juventus.
The Modrić-Locatelli clash and hopes for Sassuolo match:
The Croatian midfielder left the match after a heavy head-to-head collision with Manuel Locatelli, in which he came off worse. After receiving treatment, the AC Milan number 14 staggered off the pitch with an ice pack held to his face. By the end of the match he had a swelling on his left cheekbone, but he did not undergo any medical tests at the time. This morning he is due to have scans. The aim is for him to be available for the match in Reggio Emilia against Sassuolo.
What about Luka Modric's future at AC Milan?
The AC Milan management would like to renew his contract via the option included in his current deal before the World Cup. The aim is to get Modrić’s approval by the end of the season, and there is confidence at the club that this can be achieved. Next season, managing his workload will be essential, and in that sense Ardon Jashari and Samuele Ricci are expected to get more playing time than they have had this year, as pointed out via Milan Press.
