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Real Madrid unhappy with international call-ups for veteran midfielder – report
Now 37, Luka Modric is well and truly in the final phase of his career. However, it does not seem like it. The midfielder is still running the Real Madrid midfield with just as much energy as he had half a decade ago, or more.
Madrid are very happy with Modric, and want to renew his contract. His contract situation will not depend on Jude Bellingham or any other midfielder’s arrival, as was confirmed by the veteran himself.
However, Los Blancos frown upon the fact that Modric continues to play with Croatia, reports AS.
The ex-Tottenham Hotspur man has the most caps in the history of Croatian football, with 162, and is also unanimously regarded as the best player ever produced from the country.
His achievements are also well-noted, including a runners-up World Cup medal in 2018, and a bronze one in 2022.
Most assumed that Modric would retire after the 2022 World Cup, but that does not seem to be the case, as he has been called up for European Championship qualifiers against Wales and Turkey.
It is clear, though, that he does not have much left in his tank. Since he is an undisputed starter for both club and country at his age, it makes him as big an injury and exhaustion risk, especially with the hectic schedule.
It serves as a huge problem for Madrid, who, while having impressive depth in midfield, have endured a lot of injuries over the past few seasons.
In what will come as a pleasing development for fans, Fabrizio Romano reports that Real Madrid forward Rodrygo could make a comeback from his injury earlier than expected.
The 25-year-old Brazilian international has been out of action since March after suffering an ACL injury during a La Liga game against Getafe.
Due to the complete rupture of the ACL, coupled with associated meniscus damage, it was suggested that the attacker was staring at a lengthy time out on the sidelines and might not return until 2027.
In fact, the forward’s father, Eric Goes, recently stated in an interview that the Real Madrid ace could be back in February next year, just before the business end of the campaign.
Rodrygo could be back in December
However, as per the update from Romano, Rodrygo’s comeback could happen well before that expected date.
Indeed, if things continue to progress at the current rate, the 25-year-old attacker might return to action in December or by January 2027 at the latest.
This will come as a welcome boost for Jose Mourinho & co., considering that Rodrygo is a valuable player for the team.
Even though he had endured a tough spell prior to his form, the Brazilian’s versatility, work rate off the ball, and eye for a goal make him an asset.
Rodrygo eager to be back at his best
The update from Romano further states that Rodrygo feels very grateful to Real Madrid for all the help and support they have given him during this difficult phase of his career.
As such, the Brazilian international has made it a mission to return to action in the best shape possible and make an impact from the get-go.
The attacker has only recently begun working on the pitch with the ball indicating the significant progress he has made on the road to recovery.
And, if there are no setbacks, Real Madrid could recover one of their ace attackers before the end of the current year.
So far in his career, Rodrygo has made 297 appearances for Real Madrid, scoring 71 goals. He has a contract with the club until 2028.
