Luka Modric was added to the squad for Genoa-Milan after swelling around his injury improved. Earlier reports indicated he would miss the rest of the season and that his return would be scheduled for next week. Tests a few days earlier showed severe swelling prevented him from trying on a protective mask. This morning, he felt the swelling had reduced and tested the mask without issues. He then completed the entire training session with the group and met again with the medical staff afterward. With the mask deemed sufficient protection and the final check completed, he was cleared for tomorrow’s match.
"The decision to include Luka Modric in the squad for Genoa-Milan was taken as recently as this morning, when things took a turn for the veteran. Earlier today, the news broke that Modric had participated in the entire training session at Milanello, wearing a mask to protect his face following the injury. Shortly thereafter, Massimiliano Allegri confirmed during his presser that the return is complete."
"According to MilanNews, Modric underwent some tests a few days ago to check if he could play with a protective mask. However, due to severe swelling, the veteran wasn't actually able to try on the mask and his return was thus scheduled for the start of next week. This morning, on the other hand, Modric felt that the swelling had gone down a lot and decided to try the mask."
"Since there were no issues, he trained with the group for the entire session and afterwards, there was a new meeting with the medical staff. Modric expressed his willingness to return earlier than expected and as the medical staff deemed the mask to be enough protection, the player being able to put it on was the final step. And so, he was cleared to be included in the squad for tomorrow's game."
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