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Milan coach Amorim on Modrić: He must fight for his place, but he is special
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Milan coach Amorim on Modrić: He must fight for his place, but he is special

From Večernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • AC Milan coach Ruben Amorim confirmed Luka Modrić will play in the team's first preseason match against Inter Milan.
  • Amorim praised Modrić's humility and professionalism, stating the veteran midfielder must still earn his place despite being a special player.
  • The coach expressed satisfaction with the team's unity and competitive spirit, believing they can win any match with the current squad.

AC Milan coach Ruben Amorim has confirmed that Luka Modrić will feature in the team's upcoming friendly against city rivals Inter Milan. Amorim stated that all players will receive playing time in the derby as the team navigates a tight preseason schedule, using matches to supplement training.

Modrić will play. Everyone will get some minutes in the derby. We don't have much time for training because the matches follow one after another, so we practically train through the games. That's why we have to distribute the load wisely.

— Ruben AmorimConfirming Luka Modrić's participation in the preseason match against Inter Milan.

"Modrić will play. Everyone will get some minutes in the derby," Amorim said. "We don't have much time for training because the matches follow one after another, so we practically train through the games. That's why we have to distribute the load wisely."

The Portuguese coach also highlighted Modrić's exceptional character and professionalism. "Luka is extremely humble and dislikes the attention he receives," Amorim noted. "He has immense experience, and I will treat him like any other player. He will have to fight for his place in the team, but it's clear that he is special. We invested a lot to keep him with us for at least another season, and I am very pleased with him."

Luka is extremely humble and dislikes the attention he receives. He has immense experience, and I will treat him like any other player. He will have to fight for his place in the team, but it's clear that he is special. We invested a lot to keep him with us for at least another season, and I am very pleased with him.

— Ruben AmorimDescribing Luka Modrić's character and his role within the team.

Amorim expressed great satisfaction with the team's current atmosphere and unity. "I have a feeling that everyone is doing very well, regardless of when they joined the team," he said. "The team is very united, and we must maintain that throughout the season. In Milan, you have to win every game, which is why the right mentality is crucial."

I have a feeling that everyone is doing very well, regardless of when they joined the team. The team is very united, and we must maintain that throughout the season. In Milan, you have to win every game, which is why the right mentality is crucial.

— Ruben AmorimCommenting on the team's unity and mentality.

Regarding potential new signings, Amorim indicated contentment with the existing squad. "We have our plans in the market, but if we start the season with this team, I am convinced we will be competitive and capable of beating anyone."

We have our plans in the market, but if we start the season with this team, I am convinced we will be competitive and capable of beating anyone.

— Ruben AmorimDiscussing potential squad reinforcements.
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Originally published by Večernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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