Possible Round of 16 opponents Croatia may lose Luka Modric to injury, but Mario Mandzukic should be ok.
There is concern within the Croatia camp after their star midfielder picked up a thigh strain during their 2-2 draw with the Czech Republic.
Modric was subject to an MRI scan after the game, alongside striker Mandzukic, who also picked up a knock. No serious injuries were revealed, but the players still skipped the subsequent training session.
Possible Round of 16 opponents Croatia may lose Luka Modric to injury, but Mario Mandzukic should be ok.
There is concern within the Croatia camp after their star midfielder picked up a thigh strain during their 2-2 draw with the Czech Republic.
Modric was subject to an MRI scan after the game, alongside striker Mandzukic, who also picked up a knock. No serious injuries were revealed, but the players still skipped the subsequent training session.
A variety of international sources, including Italy's La Gazzetta dello Sport and the UK's Daily Mirror, agree that the 30-year-old is in doubt for Croatia's last group game against Spain.
Should the Croatians qualify as second in Group D, they will face the Azzurri in the Last 16. At the moment there is no certainty on whether Modric will be in a condition to play that game, though he will probably be available if he is rested against Spain. In his absence, Coach Ante Cacic will likely field Mateo Kovacic.
Mandzukic on the other hand appears to be doing fine, and should be on the pitch against La Roja.