Croatia great Luka Modrić named in the Croatia squad for the Nations League
Luka Modrić was named by coach Slaven Bilić in the Croatia squad on Monday for the forthcoming Nations League to continue his standout international career. When Croatia plays at Czech Republic in its opening Group A game of the Nations League on Sept. 26, Modrić will earn his 203rd cap at age 41. In July he signed up for one more club season with AC Milan.
Niko Kovac provided a squad update ahead of Borussia Dortmund's Champions League opener against Villarreal. Despite not involving Daniel Svensson and Konstantinos Karetsas in training, both players are fit and available for the game on Tuesday. Coach Kovac explained that it's common for some players to recover in the locker room or gym.
Filippo Mané will be absent due to a muscle injury from a Bundesliga match, but he's expected to return after the international break. Nico Schlotterbeck and Ramy Bensebaini, who have recovered, are suspended. Giannis Konstantelias and Emre Can, who are long-term injuries, are also unavailable.
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