Ancelotti Lauds Luka Modrić’s Consistent Performance

Published 2024-09-22 06:52 by Austin Ivy
Real Madrid football news

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has expressed his unwavering confidence in midfielder Luka Modrić, emphasising the Croatian’s consistent high-level performances. Ancelotti stated, “Luka Modrić always plays at his maximum level, he’s a guarantee for me.”

Modrić’s Reliability

Ancelotti highlighted Modrić’s reliability, noting that the 38-year-old midfielder excels whether he starts or comes off the bench. “Every player is better when he plays many minutes. Luka is always perfect, he starts and also when he plays as substitute,” Ancelotti remarked.

Recent Praise for Other Players

Ancelotti has recently been vocal about the performances of several Real Madrid players. On 21 September, he addressed the playing time of young forward Endrick, and a day earlier, he praised Endrick’s work ethic and potential. Additionally, on 18 September, Ancelotti declared Thibaut Courtois as the world’s best goalkeeper. Earlier in the month, he commended Fede Valverde’s impact on the team and Vinicius Jr’s unselfish play.

Modrić’s Career at Real Madrid

Luka Modrić, who joined Real Madrid in 2012 from Tottenham Hotspur, has been a pivotal figure in the midfield. Known for his vision, passing accuracy, and ability to control the tempo of the game, Modrić has been instrumental in Real Madrid’s success over the years.

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