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Croatia 2 - 2 Czech Rep.

Modric a doubt for Spain match after going off injured

The Croatia midfielder suffered a muscle strain forcing him off the field in the 62nd minute in the 2-2 draw against Czech Republic. He was replaced by Real Madrid teammate Kovacic.

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Modric a doubt for Spain match after going off injured
Kai Pfaffenbach

The worst news possible for Croatia on Friday afternoonaside from throwing away a two goal lead against Czech Republic – was an injury to star man Luka Modric. The Real Madrid player was forced off in the 62nd minute after suffering a minor muscle strain.

Kovacic replaced Modric 

With Croatia up and cruising at 2-0, coach Cacic had to take Modric off, sending Madrid teammate Kovacic on in his place. The midfielder had been having a good game up until that point, although not quite at the brilliant level he set against Turkey last Saturday.

MODRIC goes off, KOVACIC comes on
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MODRIC goes off, KOVACIC comes onJESUS ALVAREZ ORIHUELADIARIO AS

Modric has been carrying muscle problems ever since the grueling Champions League final last month, leaving him unable to play a full part in Croatia’s warm-up games.

Doubt for Spain match 

“He played a lot of minutes against Turkey, so he needs to look after himself,” said Cacic after the country’s opening Euro 2016 match. Although Modric was sees smiling on the bench after his substitution, the strain has made him a doubt for Croatia’s Group D crunch-match against Spain.