‘Serie A is a tough league, Allegri wants me to talk at AC Milan’ after 2-0 victory

LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 10: Luka Modric of AC Milan controls the ball through the pre-season pleasant match between Chelsea and AC Milan at Stamford Bridge on August 10, 2025 in London, England. (Picture by Alex Broadway/Getty Photos)

Luka Modric supplied his first Serie A help within the Milan jersey this night and revealed what Max Allegri requested him to move on to his teammates. ‘This can be a very tough league.’

The midfielder was within the beginning XI for tonight’s 2-0 victory over Lecce on the Stadio By way of del Mare, and his free kick was nodded in by Ruben Loftus-Cheek, earlier than Christian Pulisic scored late on.

“I really feel actually good, every little thing is ideal. I get together with my teammates, I really feel relaxed. I nonetheless must discover a home, however other than that, it’s all good!” Modric instructed DAZN and Sky Sport Italia.

“After all, all of it feels even higher whenever you win.”

Modric should adapt to altering Milan

The Rossoneri modified from the preliminary 4-3-3 thought to a 3-5-2, so what’s Allegri asking from Modric?

“We’re nonetheless attending to know one another, he requested me to assist the staff transfer with extra fluidity. I’m working to get into form bodily and I hope to be at 100 per cent after the break for worldwide responsibility.

“The coach asks me to speak rather a lot on the pitch, as there are numerous younger gamers, they usually want confidence.”

He famously turned a Milan supporter throughout his childhood in Croatia, so what satisfied him to lastly make his Serie A dream come true on the age of 39?

“I’ve all the time watched Italian soccer, there are lots of Croatian gamers right here, and I above all appreciated Milan. I performed many video games towards Italian groups, I understand how organised they’re tactically in each part,” replied Modric.

“I do nonetheless must get used to it, as it is a very tough league. We should be on our toes in each match and provides every little thing we’ve bought to win.

“Thus far, I’m actually having fun with what I’ve seen.”

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