When Luka Modric was authorized from Tottenham Hotspur last summertime, it was generally hailed as something of a coup. Last season's Champions League semi-final reduction to Bayern Munich has explained that Madrid needed a larger control of person, a person who could shape play from a position further forward although also dropping deeply to work in combination with Sami Khedira and Xabi Alonso. For all his qualities, Mesut Ozil can be an excellent No. 10, but will get lost each time a match is not working in his side's favour. With that in mind, Modric seemed to be an ideal solution. Nevertheless, the 27-year-old has struggled to make a direct effect in Madrida'a 30-minute cameo in Manchester aside. He yet again proved more a hindrance than an aid during the first leg in Dortmund, appearing decidedly unsure about his role, although his choice meant Ozil was shunted to the right-wing to support the Croatian global. Therefore, with Madrid's need to press Dortmund, and Angel Di Maria having scored twice at the weekend, a recognition for the Argentine winger and a go back to his favorite role for Ozil, at the expense of Modric, will be the rational move.
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