Modric raises alarms: facial surgery rules him out of season finale
AC Milan confirmed news that generates concern both in Italy and internationally: the experienced midfielder Luka Modrić underwent successful surgery after suffering a fracture in his left cheekbone, an injury that will leave him out for the remainder of the Serie A season.
TL;DR
- Luka Modrić underwent successful surgery for a fractured left cheekbone.
- The injury occurred during a match against Juventus, forcing his immediate exit.
- Modrić will miss the rest of AC Milan's Serie A season.
- He is expected to be out for six to eight weeks.
- The midfielder is anticipated to be fit for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, potentially using a protective mask.
- Croatia's World Cup group stage opponents are England, Panama, and Ghana.