"Luka Modric has won virtually everything there is to win in his club career, and Massimiliano Allegri continues to rely heavily on his experience. As La Gazzetta dello Sport (seen below) report this morning that Modric's legs won't be shaking tonight at San Siro, because he's already shown he knows how to handle the big occasions, and how to lend a hand in both phases. Luka's ideas won't be clouded because his team-mates and fans have already learned a rule that everyone in Madrid - from 2012 to last June - knew by heart: if you give the ball to Modric, then it is safe."
"Modric will start his 13th consecutive league game tonight. Only on the opening day against Cremonese was he substituted half an hour into the second half. Otherwise, he's been on the pitch for ninety minutes, 11 times in a row. Not even three months ago, he celebrated his 40th birthday, and he's already played over a thousand minutes in the league (1,055, to be precise). There's no other 40-year-old like him in Europe's top five leagues, but examples like this are rare around the world, even in less competitive leagues."
Massimiliano Allegri relies on Luka Modric's experience and composure to control matches and contribute in both defensive and attacking phases. Modric's presence provides teammates and coach with confidence, ensuring safe possession and calm decision-making under pressure. A win against Lazio would temporarily place Milan top of the table and serve as a maturity test after the derby victory. Modric has started 13 consecutive league games, logged 1,055 minutes, and remained highly consistent despite turning 40, a level of usage rare among players in Europe's top five leagues.
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