World Cup on horizon, Croatia star Modric to undergo cheek surgery

The 40-year-old suffered the injury a his head clashed with Juventus midfielder Manuel Locatelli's during AC Milan's 0-0 draw at the San Siro stadium on Sunday.

New Delhi: Croatia’s midfield maestro Luka Modric will be operated on his fractured left cheekbone, weeks before his due participation in the FIFA World Cup.

The 40-year-old suffered the injury a his head clashed with Juventus midfielder Manuel Locatelli’s during AC Milan’s 0-0 draw at the San Siro stadium on Sunday.

He was forced to leave the field with 10 minutes left but is is expected to be fit for what would be his fifth participation in the sporting festival that........

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