Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta has hailed his former Clasico adversary Luka Modric as probably the greatest midfielders of all time.
- Iniesta recognises Modric’s class
- Factors out the similarities and variations with him
- Calls Madrid’s midfield trident probably the greatest
WHAT HAPPENED? Iniesta confronted Modric on a number of events throughout his time at Barca as they engaged in numerous memorable battles in opposition to arch-rivals Actual Madrid. Whereas the World Cup winner moved to Vissel Kobe in 2018, Modric remains to be going sturdy at 37 with the Blancos. Iniesta has now acknowledged the Croatian’s brilliance and lauded him for persevering with on the high stage for therefore a few years.
WHAT THEY SAID: “We’re gamers with totally different profiles however on the similar time comparable when it comes to place on the sphere, conception of the sport, dealing with the ball… He is likely one of the greatest midfielders there’s and can ever be. He’s a reference for his staff and it isn’t simple to spend so a few years at a membership like Madrid making a distinction,” Iniesta informed AS.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: The previous Spain worldwide has additionally admitted that he considers Madrid’s outdated midfield trio of Toni Kroos, Casemiro and Modric to be in the identical class as the one he performed in at Barca alongside Sergio Busquets and Xavi. “That Madrid trident is likely one of the greatest that has ever existed. They’ve received many titles and indubitably he is likely one of the greatest, identical to us. What I’ve loved enjoying alongside Xavi and Busi I’ve not skilled once more,” he mentioned.
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WHAT NEXT FOR MODRIC? Actual Madrid will host Celtic on the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday and Modric will hope to shine as soon as once more for Los Blancos.