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The fact that Real Madrid continues to struggle to find a break is a direct result of the fact that injuries continue to be a source of frustration for the club.
Luka Modric was forced to be replaced into the game because of pain in his left hip, despite the fact that he had only recently defeated Cadiz in La Liga with a score of 3-0.
After being given a significant opportunity to start for the team, the Croatian player turned in an outstanding performance. He was seen to be tugging the strings in the middle of the field, and he ultimately resulted in Rodrygo receiving an assist.
Consequently, the look of his injuries turned out to be a cause for worry. Although earlier reports minimized the seriousness of the injury, with promises that he would be back in time to face Napoli, it looks like Modric will be out of action for a longer period of time than was anticipated.
It will be some time before Modric returns.
In fact, Miguel Ángel Díaz, as reported by Madrid Xtra, has said that it is quite improbable that Luka Modric will be ready for the match against Granada that will take place on Saturday.
In addition to Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga, two additional midfielders who are not anticipated to return until the year 2024, Modric is also scheduled to spend some time recuperating on the sidelines.
In light of the fact that the Merengues have already accomplished their goal of advancing to the next round of the Champions League, the fact that they do not have the player who won the Ballon d’Or in 2018 tonight against Napoli would not be as devastating.
In spite of this, the absence of Modric versus Granada is cause for concern since Carlo Ancelotti already has a shortage of players in the middle of the field.
Despite the fact that Los Blancos are presently in first place in La Liga, they are already level with Girona in terms of points, and Atletico Madrid and Barcelona are following closely behind them.
As a result, any mistakes that may occur cannot be tolerated, and the fact that we will not be able to use the experienced figure of Modric is a blow in the midst of this injury crisis.
Despite this, it does not look like Modric’s injury will be a problem for the long term. Even without Modric’s presence, it should be possible to pull off a victory over 19th-placed Granada on home turf. The 38-year-old player will return sooner rather than later, and it should be a very feasible challenge.
