Fractured cheekbone - Luka Modric
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Fractured cheekbone - Luka Modric to undergo surgery

Football legend Luka Modric will have to undergo surgery for a fractured cheekbone. If the injury heals properly, the AC Milan star should be able to play for Croatia at this summer's World Cup - most likely wearing a face shield.

The 40-year-old injured his left cheekbone in a duel with Juventus' Manuel Locatelli during Sunday night's league match. Modric left the field with an ice pack pressed to his cheek.

According to a statement from Milan, Monday's examination showed surgery is necessary and will be performed immediately. Milan did not say how long Modric is expected to be out of football. Typically, a cheekbone fracture takes about a month to heal.

The match between Milan and Juventus ended 0–0.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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