Ruben Amorim's Milan, in its first two league outings, not only secured three points but also displayed a style of play different from what was seen last season under manager Massimiliano Allegri. It is a game in which there is certainly much more space for pressing!

One aspect that seemed to have troubled Luka Modric, who appeared a little uneasy in some phases of the match in meeting the pace demanded by the Portuguese manager. This could be due to several factors, including a physical condition perhaps not yet optimal, given that it is the start of the season. At the same time, age could also be a factor, considering the former Real Madrid champion is 41 years old.

The numbers of his match in Milan vs Venezia

The Croatian's passing map highlights a marked ability to retain possession and stitch play in the initial build-up. With an overall passing accuracy of 89% (56/63), he nears perfection in his own half (97%, 30/31), while maintaining excellent effectiveness in the final third with an 81% completion rate (26/32). He added verticality to the maneuver by completing 5 long balls out of 7 (71%) and delivering 2 successful crosses out of 3.

Movement and Carrying

Although the setup was predominantly positional, dynamism was not lacking:

Running volume: 8 km covered in total, including 1.06 km of moderate running, 0.26 km at high speed and 6 individual sprints (peak speed 28.9 km/h).

Progression with the ball: 24 total runs and 218.4 metres of carry. His net progression was 44.7 metres, also recording 2 significant progressive carries.

Defensive Phase and Duels

A solid performance even in the defensive phase, where he provided balance without errors:

Recoveries and duels: 5 balls recovered and 2 ground duels won out of 3 (67%).

Defensive holding: No dribbles suffered and one crucial interception, with only one ball lost throughout the match and 74 touches handled with great composure.