Real Madrid's Modric suffers thigh tear

The 29-year-old pulled up with what initially looked to be a groin problem in the 28th minute of Croatia's 1-1 Euro 2016 qualifying draw with Italy on Sunday.

Mateo Kovacic came on to replace Modric, and Real confirmed on Monday that the player would face further tests before a timeframe could be placed on his recovery.

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