Cacic: Modric withdrawal merely a precaution

Fears over Luka Modric's fitness were put to one side by Croatia coach Ante Cacic, who insisted he had withdrawn the talisman against Czech Republic as a precaution to preserve his "most important player".

Cacic's side were cruising at 2-0 up in Saint-Etienne when the Real Madrid midfielder was substituted just past the hour mark.

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