During the press conference prior to Napoli game in the Champions League, Carlo Ancelotti was asked about Modric's current situation. The first thing that the Italian coach wanted to make clear about the limited participation that Modric is having at this start of the season is that "it is quite surprising that he does not have the same role as in the past. He played the first Champions League game, as did the derby. The competition in the midfield is very high, sometimes it can happen that someone stays on the bench. We have no problem with him and he doesn't have a problem with us. Sometimes I have to make decisions that cost everyone a lot."

Ancelotti added also that "it is simply a technical decision that has happened in these two games and that could change tomorrow. One day it is Modric, another day it could be Kroos, another day Tchouaméni... There is always a question of this type in the press and there is not much to explain. In every game someone is left on the bench. There are seven midfielders and I put four. When I put five, you also hit me."

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