The premise following the contract renewal was as follows: compared to last season, Luka Modrić would be managed more carefully, especially since at 41, he should not be expected to withstand the relentless demands of a season in which Milan will be competing on multiple fronts.
When dealing with champions of this calibre, however, using the conditional is almost obligatory, particularly because the situation appears to have completely changed.
From Allegri to Amorim...
These are completely different playing styles, but with one thing in common: neither can do without the number 14 in midfield. On this subject, La Gazzetta dello Sport ran the headline this morning:
"Modrić irreplaceable"
The Croatian is set to be a starter in the Portuguese coach's plans.
