Madrid brushed the outstanding… but Modric left it remarkably high. the Croatian, in extremisconfirm the single injury of the whites after a break of selections that has been especially eventful in the European teams. After qualifying Croatia for the Final Four of the Nations -they will fight in the Netherlands to lift the first major title in the country’s history-, Luka returned to Madrid and took a turn in the physiotherapy room. The buzz was confirmed: his hip ailments were a small injury that will keep him off the pitch for a little over a week. It is low safe this Sunday before Osasuna and, almost certainly, on Wednesday in front of the shaketar, but it will be available for the Clásico. In fact, as AS learned, he is also expected against Getafe.
Apart from the Croatian, there are no casualties. Though Alaba gave the scare in Austria’s first game: in the 65th minute he fell to the ground and looked at the bench. They replaced him and although he left on his own foot and at a trot, he set off the alarms. They didn’t last long; the national coach confirmed that he had been mere precaution. And he did not lie: he played the 90 minutes of the second game, staging that it was indeed no more than what had been told. Alaba has returned to Madrid in perfect magazine condition, like the three brazilians (Militao, Rodrygo and Vinicius)who ‘survived’ a red-hot match against Tunisia. Very hard, with many kicks and six cards, including a red one.
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The other ten footballers have also returned without ailments from their international commitments. Carvajal Y Asensio they were summoned by Luis Enrique, playing one game each (Marco against Switzerland and Dani, in Braga). The two Belgians (Courtois Y hazard), were starters in both games for their team. Luninmeanwhile, in two of the three that Ukraine has disputed and Rudiger, only against Hungary. Regarding the three French (Mendy, Tchouameni Y Camavinga), the sensations have been disparate (Camavinga has complicated the World Cup), but there have been no surprises. And finally, Valverde, who played 171 minutes against Iran and Canada. All in order. Of the 15 internationals, only Modric has returned with discomfort. Ancelotti knocks on wood.
