AC Milan's Luka Modric: Set for surgery due to fracture

Modric has been diagnosed with a left cheekbone surgery that will require surgery, Milan announced.

Analysis:

Modric will miss the final four matches of the season and return in the World Cup, wearing a mask, as he'll need five to six weeks to make a full recovery. La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed. Ardon Jashari and Samuele Ricci will fill in for him in the midfield down the stretch. He closes a solid campaign with two goals, three assists, 50 chances created and 111 crosses (29 accurate) in 33 appearances.