Croatia supervisor Zlatko Dalic has addressed Luka Modric’s future with the nationwide crew, reiterating that he would not wish to see him retire.
- Croatia boss discusses Modric future
- Midfielder tipped for worldwide retirement
- Bowed out of World Cup in semi-final
WHAT HAPPENED? As Croatia bowed out of the World Cup within the semi-finals because of a 3-0 defeat to Argentina, a lot was made about the way forward for Modric. He acquired a standing ovation and plaudits from across the stadium as he was substituted late on, with many believing that the defeat can be his remaining recreation in a Croatia shirt. Supervisor Dalic has opened up on how the midfielder feels and if he expects him to retire.
WHAT HE SAID: Talking to reporters, Dalic admitted: “He (Modric) was very disenchanted yesterday, the defeat and the match have been exhausting on him. It’s logical that he feels that approach (contemplating retirement), it was actually exhausting for him.
“I hope he stays within the nationwide crew. In fact, he’ll determine about it himself. We’ve a recreation on Saturday and we’ll speak after that. It will likely be tough for me if Modrić says goodbye.”
He added: “If Luka says goodbye to the nationwide crew, it will likely be a pity and remorse for all of the followers world wide… It will likely be tough for me too if he decides in any other case, however the entire world respects Modrić. It could be good if he continued.”
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Modric, now 37, completed as a World Cup runner-up with Croatia in 2018 and picked up the Participant of the Match award for his efforts, and was instrumental once more as they reached the final 4 in Qatar. Earlier than they depart, although, Croatia face a third-place play-off towards the loser of France vs Morocco.
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WHAT NEXT FOR MODRIC? Earlier than returning to motion with Actual Madrid, the legendary midfielder might say one final goodbye to worldwide soccer within the World Cup’s third-place play-off.