Football NewsFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 15 Sept 2026
Amorim defends Modric after Lazio draw
Amorim warns critics not to judge Modric on one poor half, pointing to Milan's need for possession.
L. Modrić
player
Match
Lazio 2-2 AC Milan
Competition
Serie A
Modric
Subbed at half-time
Next
Europa League vs Benfica
What happened. Luka Modric was substituted at half-time in AC Milan's 2-2 Serie A draw against Lazio, with Milan trailing 2-0. Head coach Ruben Amorim defended Modric, saying Milan must dominate possession for him to thrive.
- Amorim made three half-time changes, also replacing Loftus-Cheek and Estupinan, to rescue a point.
- Amorim said Modric needs long spells of possession, not a running game.
- He warned against hasty conclusions, citing Moreira's turnaround from criticism to hero.
“To make Luka feel comfortable in the game, we need to have long spells of possession.”
— Ruben Amorim
Milan face Benfica in the Europa League on Tuesday, where Modric's role will be under scrutiny again.
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