“Broken cheekbone” Modric enters the operating room

And he was hurt Modric (40 years old) after his head collided with the midfielder Juventus Manuel Locatelli Inside the two teams tied 0-0San Siro Stadium On Sunday, the Croatian left the field injured 10 minutes before the end of the game.

Despite the pain, Modric remained on the bench until the end of the game without treatment, but after a medical examination later on Monday, it became clear that he would need surgery.

Milan are third in the standings, 12 points behind leaders Inter Milan, with 4 matches remaining in the season, and it is unclear whether the Croatian will be involved in the rest of the season.

He may need to wear a face mask if he recovers in time to take part in the next World Cup.

The World Cup, which is hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, will begin on June 11, when it will meet … Croatia England, Ghana and Panama in Group 12.