Modric Makes Milan Debut in New Season
The Croatian captain came on in the 62nd minute of the friendly against Inter and immediately took the armband.
The Croatian captain came on in the 62nd minute of the friendly against Inter and immediately took the armband.
Luka Modric (40) logged his first minutes in a Milan shirt in the new season. It happened in a friendly against city rivals Inter, played in Perth, Australia, which ended 1-1.
Milan's new coach, Ruben Amorim, had hinted before the match that the Croatian veteran would get his chance. He kept his promise in the 62nd minute, when the Croatian national team captain came on for Youssouf Fofana. His arrival was met with a rousing ovation from the stands, and numerous Croatian flags could be seen among the crowd. Immediately upon entering, Modric put on the captain's armband.
At the time of his introduction, Milan were trailing 0-1 after Federico Dimarco had put Inter ahead in the 52nd minute. Modric's experience quickly came to the fore. A precise through-ball found Christopher Nkunku, who then won a penalty and converted it himself for the final 1-1.
Modric extended his contract with the Italian club for another season this summer, and this match was his first appearance in the preseason buildup to the upcoming campaign.
