Croatia are confident Luka Modric will recover in time for the World Cup after undergoing successful surgery on a cheekbone fracture.
Coach Zlatko Dalic backed his captain to return despite the injury sustained in a clash with Manuel Locatelli during a match between AC Milan and Juventus.
While Modric is expected to miss the remainder of the domestic season, the 40-year-old is targeting a comeback in time to lead his country at the global tournament.
