In the final stage of the season, AC Milan are likely to turn to Ardon Jashari to get them over the finish line, due to Luka Modric’s injury.
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Earlier today, it seemed that Milan had got themselves out of a lucky situation and Modric had avoided a serious injury. However, that turned out not to be the case. A report this afternoon confirmed that the Croatian had broken his cheekbone and would miss the rest of the season.
It brings up longer term questions about his future. However, the injury could be used to answer some different questions, in both the short and long term.
Jashari Time
With Modric now out for the rest of the Serie A season, the reliance will fall onto Jashari’s shoulders, who has been deemed Modric’s student all season. Allegri has considered him a number six, as opposed to a box to box midfielder. So, this should be his time to shine, as Calciomercato.com reports.
The Swiss international has not had the easiest season, having suffered an injury in the summer before watching most of the season from the bench.
However, as Modric’s understudy, this has to be his time to show what he can do. In the short-term, he can help the team over the line. If he impresses, though, perhaps there will be a look at next season and how much he will play.
After all, he was a big investment and he cannot remain a benchwarmer for the foreseeable.