By Jorge Hernandez
He AC Milan confirmed news that impacts the Series A: Luka Modric He underwent successful surgery after suffering a fracture in his left cheekbone, an injury that will keep him out for the remainder of the Italian season.
The experienced Croatian midfielder, winner of the Ballon d’Or 2018had to undergo surgery this Monday after the strong impact suffered in the duel against the Juventus Turinsetting off the alarms for the Croatian team weeks before World Cup 2026.
The Rossonero club reported through an official statement that the surgical intervention was satisfactory and was performed in Milan.
“AC Milan announces that, today, Luka Modrić underwent surgery at the La Madonnina Clinic in Milan. It was necessary to undergo surgery to treat a complex multifragmentary fracture of the left zygomatic bone,” he reported.
“The operation, carried out by the team of doctor Luca Autelitano in the presence of the AC of Milan doctors Stefano Mazzoni and Andrea Bulgheroni, It has been a complete success“he added.
The medical report confirms that the procedure was successful, although the recovery time will exclude him from closing the surgery. Serie A 2026.
Out of Serie A: AC Milan loses its figure
He AC Milan terminated the participation of Luka Modric in the loyal campaign, whose end is scheduled for May 24.
“The club wishes him a speedy recovery ahead of the World Cup“said the institution.
The loss represents a luminous blow for the Italian team, which loses one of its references in the decisive stretch of the tournament.
This was Modric’s injury
The incident occurred during Sunday’s match at San Siro, when Luka Modric collided heads with the Italian Manuel Locatelli in the dispute for a ball.
The Croatian midfielder was visibly affected on the pitch and had to be substituted in the 79th minute, generating immediate concern among the coaching staff and the fans.
World Cup 2026, Luka Modric’s great goal
Despite the hard blow, the focus is now on recovery towards the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada 2026which will begin in a few weeks.
For Luka Modricthis tournament would represent his fifth World Cup, after his participation in:
- Germany 2006
- Brazil 2014
- Russia 2018
- Qatar 2022
The captain of Croatia will seek to arrive in optimal conditions to once again lead his team in football’s greatest competition, although his participation will depend on his evolution and what the team’s doctors determine.
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