Numbers behind Luka Modric’s impressive start at Milan | OneFootball

Serie A side Milan picked up a solid 1-0 win over Bologna on Sunday and the result came as a result of Luka Modric’s vital second-half goal.

The Croatian’s strike was a fitting reminder of not just of his quality but also of the start to life in Italy that he has had so far.

As per FotMob, Modric has had 83.3 touches of the ball per 90 minutes which is in the 92 percentile in the Serie A so far, as he constantly asks for the ball to be played to him as he always looks to set the tempo and create openings in midfield. He has played 57 passes per 90 minutes, which shows how neat he has been in the heart of the park for Max Allegri’s side.

The 40-year-old has also excelled off the ball, making 6.38 recoveries per 90 minutes. This is 90 percentile in the campaign.

Significantly enough, his control over possession has allowed him to create constantly. Modric has created 3.19 chances per 90 minutes, which is at an impressive 94 percentile.

Apart from the goal, he also has one assist to his name, with Modric yet to put a foot wrong in the season and is stamping his authority despite his age, showing that he is far from done at the highest level.

Kaustubh Pandey I GIFN