Luka Modric remains a fundamental piece for Ruben Amorim's Milan, but the draw against Lazio also highlighted a precise condition to best exploit the Croatian midfielder's qualities.

The Portuguese coach explained in the post‑match interview with DAZN that the team must be good at managing possession and tempo when Modric is on the pitch.

The problem arises when the match turns into a continuous run from one end of the field to the other. In that case, according to Amorim, Modric can struggle: it is not the type of football in which he can best express his characteristics.

Against Lazio, the coach chose to bring on Musah in the second half precisely to have greater speed and dynamism in midfield.

Amorim's message is clear: Modric can still be decisive, but Milan will have to learn to build a possession‑and‑control game around him.