How Modric Went From Anger At Ancelotti To Solving His Problem | Relief

Luka Modric (38) usually makes no mistakes, no matter how big his last 12 months have been. roller coaster. He thought about going to Arabia and stayed; he was angry with Ancelotti for his role; And when Real was already preparing for farewell and even thinking about a tribute, he played a key role in the League and the Desimoquinta and decided to stay. Although many at the club understood that he should step aside and make way for young players, the Croatian once again said no to Saudi money to pursue the same goal as Nacho a year ago: become a solo captain and perhaps end his time in white on a high note. And it looks like the bet will pay off.

Bellingham’s injury in training on Friday opens the door to eleven players against the team Real Valladolid (Sunday, 17:00)., M+ LALIGA TV) and for the following commitments. The Englishman will miss at least the matches against Las Palmas (next Thursday) and Real Betis (Sunday), and will not make his debut in the Champions League (between September 17 and 19). Ancelotti, who has already introduced him as the first substitute in the European Super Cup and in Son Mua, thinks of Luca as a replacement. If the team lacked balance in Mallorca, Few alternatives seem better than the Ballon d’Or to correct a handicap and to compensate for such a delicate absence as that of Jude.

The clash with Pucella has a certain symbolic load: it is Mbappé’s first match at the New Bernabeu and the one that should mark the beginning of a new era. And among the newcomers breaking in there is also Luka. Last season he was 13th in minutes played, and now he is 12th. In Warsaw he came out as a striker (Rodrigo), in Palma as a holding midfielder (Tchouameni), and this Sunday he will be on pole to replace the inside line. He stayed to maintain his relevance and everything points to him winning it.

Second pause

Carletto This week he insisted on increasing defensive work and on the media to support those efforts. And he has no doubts about Modric: it will increase upwards, but will be adjusted downwards. After the Super Cup, Fede Valverde warned of the only problem that could hinder this improving Madrid: “In attack we will do damage, but perhaps we lack the second of pause that Kroos gave us.” The Croatian also raises his hand to take control and ensure that the team does not split in two. Toni’s retirement has given him a different status.

The coaching staff also believed that before Bellingham’s fall, the Zadar player would be key in the context of close games in which the opponent was waiting far behind to Don’t leave room for Vinicius and Mbappea scenario they know will be repeated. And don’t expect Valladolid to come out on top. Luca’s imagination and creativity will help break down the wall. If just a few months ago he was genuinely frustrated and disappointed by the lack of opportunities, now he is assuming what his job is and that Ancelotti may call on him at a certain time.

Outside of sports, Luka was particularly pleased to become the player with the most titles in Real Madrid history. He achieved this in the Super Cup (he has 27) and aims to complete the figure within seven competitionsanother circumstance that made him stay (he knew he would get minutes), despite the fact that he stopped earning money. His life in the capital is idyllic: he has a business, and his family does not want to leave either.

Thus, and with capital weight in in a dressing room that has lost leaders like Nacho and Kroos, Modric presents himself as the leader about the transition between Madrid’s CMC (Casemiro-Modric-Toni) and the new team of sprinters and galácticos that Ancelotti has assembled. When everything changes, he stays. Two weeks after turning 39, he puts on the starting jersey again and shows that he was not at a loss when he decided to continue.