Luka Modric’s return to being in an AC Milan shirt was welcomed on Wednesday, as the side drew to Inter in a pre-season friendly.
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After a year of will he, won’t he, Milan saw their midfielder in action for the first time of the 2026/27 season earlier this week. It was always the dream and now it has been realised.
Modric’s immediate impact
MilanNews writes about how Modric had an immediate impact on proceedings, back in a Rossoneri shirt. Despite only returning to training a few days ago, he bossed the midfield in the 30 minutes that he played.
Awarded the captain’s armband when entering the pitch, it is clear that his importance to the fans is matched internally with Ruben Amorim instantly giving him the responsibility in the team.
Of course, it was only a friendly, but he showed exactly why the Diavolo pushed so hard for his renewal. He changed the attitude of the team and brought the game under his control, something which isn’t a coincidence.
Dictating the game, he brought Milan back into things and played a big part in them equalising. If there was any proof needed that he can still contribute, it was shown. Everyone knows how key Modric can be and he showed it again.