Luka Modrić has suffered a facial fracture that has ended his season with AC Milan, but the midfielder is expected to be fit in time to lead Croatia at the 2026 World Cup. Luka Modric has joined a growing list of players to suffer a significant injury with less than two months until the 2026 World Cup.

Milan released a statement confirming Luka Modric had surgery today for multiple facial fractures, as it’s a race against time to recover for Croatia at the World Cup. The veteran midfielder was forced off the field by an accidental clash of heads with Juventus midfielder Manuel Locatelli in last night’s 0-0 Serie A game at San Siro.

AC Milan star Luka Modric suffered a broken cheekbone during a challenge with Manuel Locatelli in Sunday’s 0-0 draw with Juventus. The Italian club has confirmed that Modric will undergo surgery on Monday but did not give a timeframe for his return.

Luka Modric’s Serie A season with AC Milan has ended after surgery for a complex cheekbone fracture sustained against Juventus. The 40-year-old Croatia captain is expected to recover in time for the 2026 World Cup, likely playing with a protective mask.

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