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AC Milan midfielder Luka Modric will undergo surgery to fix a fractured cheekbone.
The Croatian sustained the injury on Sunday during Milan’s 0-0 draw against Juventus at the San Siro.
How did Modric sustain a fractured cheekbone?
Modric came off second-best when both he and Juventus’ Manuel Locatelli leapt up to win a header, only for their heads to clatter together.
Both men fell to the turf, but Modric evidently wore the collision worse as Milan’s medical staff raced out to him.
Modric thankfully walked off the field on his own accord albeit with an ice pack placed on his left cheek.
The Croatian was subsequently taken out of the contest in the 81st minute, with Ardon Jashari coming on in his place.
Milan issue statement on Luka Modric injury
In a statement provided to Sky Sports Italy following the match, Milan confirmed Modric would go under the knife immediately.
“The tests performed today revealed a fracture of the left cheekbone that will require surgery, scheduled for the next few hours,” the statement read.
“Further details will be communicated after the operation.”
Modric’s sickening collision will also have had Croatian fans fearing the worst given his importance to the nation’s World Cup hopes.
Will Modric recover in time for the World Cup?
The 40-year-old is Croatia’s captain and a talismanic presence in their midfield.
Thankfully, it appears Modric’s recovery from the cheekbone fracture will not keep him out of this summer’s tournament, as Fabrizio Romano claims the veteran is ‘expected to be 100 per cent’ for the World Cup.
Croatia’s 2026 World Cup fixtures
Croatia v England – 17th June, 9pm
Croatia v Panama – 24th June, 12am
Croatia v Ghana – 27th June, 10pm
All times BST
Croatia’s first World Cup match is against England on June 17, which leaves Modric with nearly two months to fully recover.
Modric was voted Milan’s man of the match by their supporters, despite having his appearance curtailed.
Modric showed his full range of ability against Juventus as he made 53 passes along with three recoveries.
The 40-year-old even won four of his six duels, underlining his tenacity.
Impact of Milan’s draw with Juventus
Milan’s result keeps them third in Serie A on 67 points, three ahead of fourth-placed Juventus with four league fixtures remaining.
The top four teams in Serie A qualify for next season’s Champions League.
Crucially, the Rossoneri are six points clear of fifth-placed Como who, should they hold their position at the end of the season, will qualify for the Europa League.
AC Milan midfielder Luka Modric will undergo surgery to fix a fractured cheekbone.
The Croatian sustained the injury on Sunday during Milan’s 0-0 draw against Juventus at the San Siro.
How did Modric sustain a fractured cheekbone?
Modric came off second-best when both he and Juventus’ Manuel Locatelli leapt up to win a header, only for their heads to clatter together.
Both men fell to the turf, but Modric evidently wore the collision worse as Milan’s medical staff raced out to him.
Modric thankfully walked off the field on his own accord albeit with an ice pack placed on his left cheek.
The Croatian was subsequently taken out of the contest in the 81st minute, with Ardon Jashari coming on in his place.
Milan issue statement on Luka Modric injury
In a statement provided to Sky Sports Italy following the match, Milan confirmed Modric would go under the knife immediately.
“The tests performed today revealed a fracture of the left cheekbone that will require surgery, scheduled for the next few hours,” the statement read.
“Further details will be communicated after the operation.”
Modric’s sickening collision will also have had Croatian fans fearing the worst given his importance to the nation’s World Cup hopes.
Will Modric recover in time for the World Cup?
The 40-year-old is Croatia’s captain and a talismanic presence in their midfield.
Thankfully, it appears Modric’s recovery from the cheekbone fracture will not keep him out of this summer’s tournament, as Fabrizio Romano claims the veteran is ‘expected to be 100 per cent’ for the World Cup.
Croatia’s 2026 World Cup fixtures
Croatia v England – 17th June, 9pm
Croatia v Panama – 24th June, 12am
Croatia v Ghana – 27th June, 10pm
All times BST
Croatia’s first World Cup match is against England on June 17, which leaves Modric with nearly two months to fully recover.
Modric was voted Milan’s man of the match by their supporters, despite having his appearance curtailed.
Modric showed his full range of ability against Juventus as he made 53 passes along with three recoveries.
The 40-year-old even won four of his six duels, underlining his tenacity.
Impact of Milan’s draw with Juventus
Milan’s result keeps them third in Serie A on 67 points, three ahead of fourth-placed Juventus with four league fixtures remaining.
The top four teams in Serie A qualify for next season’s Champions League.
Crucially, the Rossoneri are six points clear of fifth-placed Como who, should they hold their position at the end of the season, will qualify for the Europa League.
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| 📰 Publicación: | talksport.com |
| ✍️ Autor: | Alex Conrad |
| 📅 Fecha Original: | 2026-04-27 16:25:00 |
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