Luka Modric will have a key role for Real Madrid, according to Los Blancos’ coach. Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti revealed on Thursday that. Luka Modric will have a bigger role for Los Blancos in the new season. Despite the 38-year-old midfielder playing little in pre-season football, according to Diario AS.
Ancelotti is looking for a replacement for Toni Kroos, who has decided to call time on his playing career. With Federico Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Chuameni all likely to be interested. While Modric could also be an option for the Italian UFABET
‘Today he played as a central midfielder. He can play as a left midfielder like Kroos. He plays well as a central midfielder and helps the team a lot because he manages the time very well. And He has a lot of experience. He is a great player.’
Asked whether Modric’s move to central midfield was a move that would see him deploy Tchouameni more at centre-back, Ancelotti firmly denied the idea.
‘No, no, the centre-backs are Rudiger and Militao. As long as they are fit, they will play. Tchouameni is a different character to Modric. But Tchouameni is also a great central midfielder.’
However, it’s said it was not a “definitive no” from the former Spurs midfielder. And he hasn’t completely closed off the idea of taking on a different role.