Real Madrid veteran Luka Modric has reportedly expressed his frustration with head coach Carlo Ancelotti over his lack of playing time in the current 2023/2024 season, as reported by El Chiringuito. Modric, who is now 38 years old, signed a contract extension last year with the understanding that he would receive reduced minutes due to his age and the emergence of young midfielders in the squad, including Jude Bellingham, Aurelien Tchouameni, and Eduardo Camavinga.
Recently, Ancelotti has faced questions about why Modric has not even been given the opportunity to warm up in some matches. In response, Ancelotti acknowledged the unique situation with an experienced player like Modric, stating, 'A youngster like [Arda] Guler, if he warms up and doesn't play, nothing happens; but Modric, at 39 years old, with five Champions League titles and being a legend... I can't do it. He knows that.'
