Key Takeaways
- AC Milan will miss Luka Modric for the last four games of the Serie A season due to a fractured cheekbone.
- Manager Massimiliano Allegri will choose between Ardon Jashari and Samuele Ricci to replace the 40-year-old midfielder.
- The Rossoneri face Sassuolo on Sunday without their veteran star, who got injured during the goalless draw with Juventus.
Massimiliano Allegri has confirmed that either Ardon Jashari or Samuele Ricci will take Luka Modric’s place in the AC Milan midfield. The 40-year-old Croatian suffered a serious injury during last weekend’s match against Juventus.
Modric fractured his cheekbone after a clash with Manuel Locatelli while jumping for a header. The incident occurred in the 0-0 draw between the two sides. Medical staff expect the former Ballon d’Or winner to miss the rest of the 2025-26 campaign.
This injury comes at a bad time for the Rossoneri. The veteran has started 32 of their 34 league matches this term. Now the club must finish the season without their key man.
Speaking to the media on Saturday, Allegri explained his plans for Sunday’s trip to Sassuolo. The match marks round 35 of the Serie A calendar.
“We are all very sad about this injury,” Allegri stated. “He will not play again this season, even though he badly wants to return. He loves football so much. I hope the younger players learn from his attitude.”
The manager expressed full confidence in his squad depth. “We have quality players ready to step up. I will pick either Jashari or Ricci. Both have improved greatly, and I trust them completely.”
Allegri also praised Jashari specifically. The midfielder missed much of the early season through injury but has returned strongly. “He is young, hungry and curious about the game. AC Milan made a brilliant decision to sign him,” the coach added.