According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Amorim will manage Luka Modrić's playing time based on match type and the player's fatigue levels. With Milan competing on three fronts and Modrić's international commitments, rotation will become increasingly necessary.

Though it is only late September, Luka Modrić's playing time this season is expected to fall short of the 3,000 minutes he accumulated over the past two seasons. The reasons include his age, Milan's need for rotation across three competitions, and a tactical approach that differs significantly from last season. After the World Cup, Modrić appeared to have decided to step back from the Croatian national team, but changed his mind at the request of new coach Miloš Bilić and will continue wearing the red-and-white checkered shirt. He is far from being a substitute, but his playing time will inevitably be managed.

The issue of how to utilize Modrić has been a focal point of internal discussions at Milan since the season's start. Amorim is characteristically open and direct, mentioning in a press conference that he discussed the matter privately with Modrić ten times before addressing it publicly. Logically, he should have no issues with any squad player, and Modrić is no exception. Amorim described him as "a great person who understands completely. Sometimes it's his turn, sometimes it's someone else's."

Amorim has repeatedly warned that Modrić finds it challenging in matches requiring significant running during attacking and defensive transitions. He stated: "When he is needed, he is ready to play every match. Against teams that defend deep, we can use Luka Modrić extensively. For other matches, we'll have to see." He added: "I have to rotate, especially with a 41-year-old player." So far, Modrić has started in four of five matches, remaining on the bench entirely against Benfica.

It remains unclear how many matches Modrić will ultimately play. According to Amorim, his starting decisions will depend on the opposition's tactical characteristics and Modrić's physical condition. Simply put, he might play against Lecce but not against Como—this is merely an example. If Amorim manages the playing schedule according to these criteria, Modrić may not get many starting opportunities.

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