Luka Modric is currently facing a big dilemma. He must choose between his club and his selection.
Luka Modric is experiencing a very special situation at the moment. At Real Madrid, he is no longer a starter and with Croatia, he remains essential.
Modric ordered to do like Kroos
In recent times, Modric has been accumulating playing time by participating in international matches. In October, he played in full in the two matches that Croatia played (Turkey and Wales) as part of the Euro 2024 qualifiers. He remains untouchable with the Hvaterni and this status contrasts with the one he has among the Merengues. Ancelotti only uses him sparingly.
This situation upsets the former Ballon d’Or winner. He has made this known in several statements and it shows on his face during practically every match in the Spanish capital. But that doesn’t stop him from being realistic.
The “Casa Blanca” has decided to face the generational change of its midfielder and the determination that he still has to defend his country does not help him to compete with the young players of the club, who are able to carry a greater workload.
Ancelotti promised him that he would continue to be important, of course, but is Modric giving Madrid the importance they deserve? He was long asked to withdraw from Croatia to concentrate on his team, but after the World Cup in Qatar he decided to continue, at least until the Euro, which does not seem to please the leaders Madrid. The latter would have liked him to do like Toni Kroos, who said goodbye to the Mannschaft. Modric must do the same if he wants to last at the Bernabeu. Unless his priority goes to his country.
