Broken cheekbone but Croatia back Modric for World Cup
Summary
Croatia’s football player Luka Modric broke his cheekbone in a match but had successful surgery. His coach believes Modric will recover in time to lead the team at the World Cup starting in June.Key Facts
- Luka Modric suffered a broken left cheekbone during a match between AC Milan and Juventus.
- The injury happened after a head clash with Juventus player Manuel Locatelli.
- Modric had surgery described as "completely successful" by AC Milan doctors.
- The surgery addressed a complex fracture to the left zygomatic bone (cheekbone).
- Croatia’s coach Zlatko Dalic is confident Modric will recover and play in the World Cup.
- Modric is Croatia’s captain and has played in four previous World Cups.
- The World Cup starts on June 11, with Croatia’s first game against England on June 17.
- Modric will miss the rest of the Serie A season, where AC Milan is competing for a Champions League spot.
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