Author: Vishwajit Sawant
Real Madrid’s crucial upcoming games against Osasuna in the Copa del Rey final and Manchester City in the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals are marked by uncertainty over Luka Modric’s availability. The Croatian midfielder was substituted in the 63rd minute of Real Madrid’s 4-2 defeat to Girona on Tuesday after suffering an injury to the back of his left thigh.
Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that Modric’s injury is being monitored and the extent of the damage has not yet been revealed. The next few games are extremely important for the Spanish giants, and his absence could be a significant setback for the team.
Real Madrid’s next matches include league games against Almeria and Real Sociedad, before the two decisive games of the season for the ‘Merengues’. Ancelotti has expressed hope that Modric will recover in time for these games, as the Croatian has been an integral part of Real Madrid’s midfield this season. However, the club will be cautious with the midfielder’s injury, and his participation in the cup final remains uncertain.
Real Madrid hope that Modric’s injury is not serious and that he can play a part in their quest for the title this season. But in his absence, other players in the squad will have to take responsibility for ensuring Real Madrid’s success in the coming games.