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Modric’s age-defying record puts Bologna rest on the table before derby

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Luka Modric continues to impress in Serie A, having provided four assists by the eighth matchday, a record for players over 40 since the 2005-06 season. He has surpassed Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who has three assists. Modric's importance within Milan's setup is demonstrated by his figures. His quality and experience remain valuable assets for the team, according to Milan News.

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Luka Modric continues to impress in Serie A, having provided four assists by the eighth matchday, a record for players over 40 since the 2005-06 season. He has surpassed Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who has three assists. Modric's importance within Milan's setup is demonstrated by his figures. His quality and experience remain valuable assets for the team, according to Milan News.

Modric is a tactical reference point for Amorim's Milan, bringing order to the play and finding the right pass in the final third. At 41, managing his physical condition becomes crucial, and Amorim will likely need to balance his playing time. Playing every three days without rest could be challenging for Modric, so Amorim may need to give him some rest.

Milanreports.com suggests that Modric could be rested against Bologna to preserve him for the derby against Inter. Having Modric fresh for the derby could make a significant difference, and Amorim needs to manage his influence in decisive moments. The aim is to balance Modric's playing time without giving up his valuable experience.

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Age seems to be just a number for Luka Modric, and nothing more. The Croatian midfielder continues to make his mark in Serie A, doing so with figures that demonstrate his importance within Milan’s setup. Since the Italian league returned to a 20-team format, in the 2005-06 season, no player has provided more assists after reaching (and passing) the age of 40. Modric has already reached four assists by the eighth matchday of the league season, surpassing Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who remains on three. It is not just a matter of statistics.

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