Kovac hopes to have Modric fit for qualifier

Croatia coach Niko Kovac is hopeful he will be able to call upon midfielder Luka Modric when the Group H leaders host Italy in Zagreb in Euro 2016 qualifying in less than two months.

Modric suffered a strained knee ligament during Real's 3-1 win over Malaga at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday.

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