Modric still not back to his best after post-World Cup burnout
By Reuters
28 September 2018 |
3:11 pm
FIFA Men's Player of the Year Luka Modric said that he is yet to return to peak fitness this season, with only three weeks off after an emotionally and physically draining World Cup campaign with Croatia.
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