You can do without many things in football — except a player like Luka Modric when he’s on your team. The Croatian keeps proving that age is just a number and that his influence on the pitch remains as strong as ever.

On a matchday marked by Juventus FC losing to Inter Milan and the draw between SSC Napoli and AS Roma, AC Milan kept their Serie A title hopes alive thanks to a decisive 85th-minute goal from Modric against Pisa SC. The strike, following a brilliant combination inside the box, sealed a 1-2 away victory for the Rossoneri.

Head coach Massimiliano Allegri praised Modric’s humility and daily work ethic after the match, emphasizing that great players win games not only with technique but also with character. That is exactly what the former Real Madrid CF star has been doing.

The numbers speak for themselves. Out of 25 Serie A matches, Modric has played 23, starting 92% of them. He has registered three assists and two goals — both match-winners. In the latest round, he was also named MVP after completing 93 passes with outstanding accuracy.

Milan are currently on a 23-match unbeaten run since their opening-day loss to US Cremonese. During this stretch, Modric has matched historical benchmarks set by club legends such as Cafu, Kaka, Carlo Ancelotti, and Zvonimir Boban.

With over 90% passing accuracy and constant influence in build-up play, Modric leads Serie A midfielders in key metrics. His precision in the final third ranks him among the top performers in Europe’s five major leagues.

Time moves on — but Modric’s brilliance remains untouched.

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