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Tottenham's Modric: Injury Has Devastated Me

Speaking for the first time after his injury, the Croat is heartbroken by his long-term injury.

Aug 30, 2009 9:35:35 AM

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Speaking for the first time since being diagnosed with a broken leg, Tottenham Hotspur playmaker Luka Modric is devastated by his latest injury setback.

Injured yesterday against Birmingham City in a tackle with Lee Bowyer, Modric hoped he had only hurt his calf until an X-Ray confirmed he has indeed fractured his right fibula.

Modric is set for a long spell on the sidelines and knew how serious his injury was straight away.

Modric told Croatian daily Jutarnji List, ""It's like my whole world has crumbled because I will be out for at least six weeks.

"I am terribly sad. It wasn't a ferocious tackle, but it hurt badly and I knew something was wrong the moment it happened.

"The worst feeling is knowing that I will be watching both my club and country from the sidelines for a while."

Modric will also miss crucial World Cup qualifiers for Crotia against the likes of England and Belarus.

Will Ashwell, Goal.com

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