Real Madrid take on AC Milan this Tuesday evening on the fourth day of the Champions League. Captain Luka Modric is in turmoil ahead of the clash with the Rossoneri.
Real Madrid will be looking to bounce back from the humiliation they suffered in the Clasico against Barcelona at the Bernabeu. Facing AC Milan, the second most successful club in the Champions League, on Tuesday, Carlo Ancelotti’s men will have to rise to the occasion. Kylian Mbappe, the target of criticism after a disappointing performance in the Clasico, has received some valuable advice from Karim Benzema in his bid to impress.
But captain Luka Modric still has an important role to play in this match. Orphaned by the retirement of Kroos, the 39-year-old Croatian is pushing the boundaries and still has an important role to play on Tuesday evening, given the lack of creativity in Real Madrid’s midfield. The former Spurs man, known for his vision and passing ability, must also run through the middle as soon as he loses the ball, and that is precisely where Carlo Ancelotti has a problem.
The big threat to Luka Modric
Carlo Ancelotti is considering starting Luka Modric in order to control the midfield. The Italian coach would like to capitalise on the Croatian’s passing ability to allow his strikers Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappe to shine from the start. But Luka faces a major challenge.
The Croatian has already received two yellow cards in previous Champions League matches. A third caution tonight would mean an automatic suspension for the next game, against Liverpool at Anfield. This crucial trip could be decisive for the rest of the competition, and Modric is a central element in Ancelotti’s plans.
The Italian coach is therefore faced with a tactical dilemma: should he start Modric with the risk of losing him for the clash with Liverpool, or keep him to avoid any danger of suspension? In any case, his decision could have a major impact on the outcome of the evening’s match.
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