Luka Modrić (40) suffered a knee injury during a match against Juventus, colliding with their captain Manuel Locatelli (28). After undergoing surgery, he is expected to return to the field soon with a protective mask. The Spanish daily AS emphasizes that Modrić is crucial to Milan despite his age. Without him, 'rossoneri' have lost to Sassuolo (2-0) and Atalanta (3-2), currently placing fourth with 67 points, tied with fifth-place Roma.

Milan's season was a fairytale before Modrić's injury, with him leading the team and dreams of the Champions League next season. However, after his injury, the club has suffered losses and the Champions League qualification is in jeopardy. Critics admire the captain but question his leadership given his age.

The Balkan genius has fallen. With only two matches left in the season, the Champions League qualification is in serious doubt. The Italians agree that Milan is entirely dependent on him. They have built a multimillion-dollar project around a veteran who can no longer lead them.

Modrić has yet to decide on the continuation of his career and whether he will stay with Milan, as his contract expires at the end of the season. This decision will largely depend on whether the club from northern Italy will play in the Champions League next season. In the remaining two matches, Max Allegri's team will face Genoa away and Cagliari at San Siro.