“I understand very well that not playing affects him, it happens to everyone who loves Modric,” said the Real Madrid coach.
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday that he does not believe Luka Modric plans to leave the club in January given the lack of minutes he has in this first period of the season.
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The Italian coach appeared ahead of the match against Osasuna on matchday nine of LaLiga and was asked whether the Croatian midfielder plans to leave the Bernabeu in the next winter market.
“I don’t think he will increase it. We think it is very important and he knows it too. He does not have that thought and we are happy with him,” said the Real Madrid coach.
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Asked how Modric is doing with the few minutes he has, Ancelotti said: “I talk to him every day and I see a player who is clearly not happy that he is not playing, but that said, he has a high motivation and enthusiasm to contribute. something for the team. What he contributes in the locker room no one can contribute.”
“It’s charisma that he brings to his teammates. I understand very well that not playing affects him, it happens to everyone who loves Modric. Fans, teammates, the coach… who loves him too,” he added.
Source: Goal