"There is a fact being proven in the AC Milan team. Without Luka Modric, they struggle more, and the points show this idea too. A few doubters were in place when Modric signed in the summer, and since then, those have only been erased. The Croatian has proven to be the big game player on numerous occasions, but even in smaller games, his impact is still clear."
"Massimiliano Allegri wants players who can intelligently run the game, and the Croatian provides that to a tee. He completes the most passes in every category, from short to long, progressive to deliveries. It is undeniable that he is in charge. With Modric in the starting XI, the Rossoneri have won 39 points in 18 Serie A games, averaging 2.17 points per game."
AC Milan's results show a clear correlation with Luka Modric's presence. With Modric starting, Milan have earned 39 points from 18 Serie A matches, averaging 2.17 points per game. In five matches without him this season the team averaged about 1.4 points per game, a 0.77 points-per-game difference. Matches without Modric include Coppa Italia defeat to Lazio and the loss to Napoli in Saudi Arabia, plus a league match versus Fiorentina. At 40 years old, Modric controls passing, completes the most passes across categories, and supplies game intelligence and motivation that the midfield otherwise lacks.
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