According to a report from Italian newspaper *La Gazzetta dello Sport*, Luka Modric is eager to feature in AC Milan’s upcoming match against Genoa and is considering wearing a protective mask to make his return possible.
The Croatian midfielder sustained a facial injury during Milan’s clash with Juventus. Initially, it seemed his season would end quietly, allowing him to fully recover. However, his absence immediately exposed a void in Milan’s midfield, as replacements Yacine Adli and Riccardo Rricci struggled to fill his role.
Modric is determined not to miss the remainder of the campaign. This week, he will undergo further medical tests. If his recovery shows promising signs, the next step would be to have a custom protective mask made. His goal is to be available for the away fixture against Genoa, even if it means starting from the bench. However, the final decision rests with the medical team, and mere willingness may not be enough.
The veteran playmaker has already made several visits to the dressing room to support his teammates but is desperate to pull on the jersey and contribute on the pitch. His future at the club is directly tied to Champions League qualification. AC Milan’s sporting director, Geoffrey Moncada, has expressed optimism regarding Modric’s stay, but only if the Rossoneri secure a top-four finish and return to Europe’s elite competition. Without Champions League football, Modric is expected to leave. This gives him even greater motivation to personally help the team achieve their goal.