Modric injury not as bad as feared

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Modric injury not as bad as feared

Tottenham Hotspur midfield player Luka Modric has given his side a massive boost ahead of the first round of Champions League games this week.
Modric was forced from the field during Spurs' 1-1 draw against West Brom at the weekend. There were initial fears that the Croatian had broken his leg but he will now take his place in the squad to play Werder Bremen on Tuesday.
A club statement said: "Luka Modric will travel with the squad for our opening Champions League group match at Werder Bremen on Tuesday after X-rays of his left fibula came back clear."
There are a number of positive angles to this news and it could be enough to boost the morale of a nervous squad ahead of the club's first game in the Champions League.
Positive news
Modric is arguably the best passer of the ball in the Tottenham team. His position has changed as he has moved from a central role to play more on the left. However, he can still be creative from the left wing and creates numerous chances for the strikers to score.
The club is not the biggest in the Premier League or in Europe. This means that Spurs needs a fully fit squad to have the biggest impact in the Champions League as possible. Therefore Modric's scan results will be greeted in a positive manner.
Manager Harry Redknapp has made no secret of the fact that he feels the club's fixture schedule is too busy at such an early stage in the season. A key player going down injured would have placed a greater strain on the rest of the squad.
The statement continued: "He will continue to be monitored prior to being made available for selection on Tuesday."
Betting advice
Modric is a key player in the Spurs team and will give the side a much better chance of beating Werder Bremen. A lot of people will not be sure over how this game will finish. Wait until the match has started and see how Spurs start to play before backing Redknapp's men.