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Modric Undergoes Cheekbone Surgery, Misses Milan’s Final Four

4/28/2026

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Luka Modric underwent surgery on April 26, 2026 to repair a multi-fragment fracture of his left cheekbone after a clash with Manuel Locatelli.
The successful operation means Modric will miss Milan’s final four Serie A matches, ending his season.
Milan are third with 67 points, three ahead of Juventus.
Croatia’s Euro 2026 campaign begins June 11, 2026.
Coach Zlatko Dalic expects Modric to recover in six-to-eight weeks and lead the team.

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Luka Modric underwent surgery on April 26, 2026 to repair a multi-fragment fracture of his left cheekbone after a clash with Manuel Locatelli.
The successful operation means Modric will miss Milan’s final four Serie A matches, ending his season.
Milan are third with 67 points, three ahead of Juventus.
Croatia’s Euro 2026 campaign begins June 11, 2026.
Coach Zlatko Dalic expects Modric to recover in six-to-eight weeks and lead the team.