"At 40, the Croatian played another excellent game full of hard work, grit but also technical ability. He became the oldest player to have provided at least three assists in the 'top five' European leagues this season. What's more, he's only the second player - after Zlatan Ibrahimovic in 2021-22 - to provide two assists in a Serie A season after turning 40. He might not be done yet, either."
"The match was tough, especially in terms of character required. Modric himself admitted it after the game with a degree of honesty: "We started well, then Roma dominated, and Maignan saved us." In the first 45 minutes, the Giallorossi pushed hard. Amidst all that chaos, however, he was always there. Modric anticipated many situations, clearing the box and being in the right place at the right time. Without his presence, the outcome could have been very different."
"In the second half, Milan improved slightly, creating chances and only conceding an unfortunate penalty. However, Modric looks ahead with clarity: the Scudetto is a tough mission, Inter are ahead, but the unbeaten streak continues. This is the Croatian's strength: reading the game and the season, with the same intelligence with which he controls the pitch. 'Class, intelligence and quality': Milan are lucky to have a leader like him."
Luka Modric returned to AC Milan's starting XI versus Roma and delivered an outstanding, technically adept performance at age 40. He became the oldest player this season to register at least three assists across Europe's top-five leagues and only the second player after Zlatan Ibrahimovic to provide two Serie A assists after turning 40. The match was physically and mentally demanding; Roma dominated early and Milan goalkeeper Maignan made vital saves. Modric anticipated danger, cleared the box, and maintained positional intelligence. Milan improved after halftime, suffered one unlucky penalty, remain unbeaten, and still trail Inter in the title race.
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