According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Amorim will regulate Luka Modric's playing time depending on the match type and his level of fatigue. Milan's participation in three competitions and international matches also increase the need for rotation.

At the moment, despite the season only ending in late May, Modric's playing time this season is unlikely to approach the nearly 3000 minutes he played in the previous two seasons. The reasons include his age, Milan's need for rotation across three competitions, and the team's completely different playing style compared to last season. After the World Cup, Modric appeared to have decided not to play for Croatia, but changed his mind after an invitation from new coach Igor Čekalović, choosing to continue his appearances in the red-and-white checkered shirt. He is not simply there for appearances, but his playing time will inevitably be managed.

The question of Modric's usage has been a central topic of discussion at Milan since the start of the season. Amorim has always been forthright publicly and stated that he has personally told the player ten times what he discusses at press conferences. In principle, there should be no issues between him and any player on the team, and Modric is no exception. Amorim called Modric "a great guy, he understands everything perfectly. Sometimes it's his turn to play, sometimes it's someone else's."

Amorim has repeatedly warned that Modric even "struggles" in matches requiring intensive running during transition phases. Amorim said: "When he is needed, he is ready to play every match. Against teams that defend deep, we can use Modric actively. In other games we'll see." He added: "I need to rotate, especially for a 41-year-old player." So far, Modric has started in four of his five matches; against Benfica he remained on the bench for the entire match.

It remains unclear how many matches Modric will ultimately play. According to Amorim, he will decide whether to start him based on the opponent's tactical characteristics and Modric's physical condition. In simple terms, this might be possible against Lecce, but perhaps not against Como—these are just examples. If Amorim truly plans his appearances by this standard, Modric may not get many opportunities to start.

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