Modric: Milan deserved the defeat, we did not expect it

Milan lost 4-2 at home to Bologna on Wednesday. After the match, which was the Rossoneri's first defeat in Serie A this season, Luka Modric said his team deserved to lose. Speaking to Sky Sport Italia, Modric stressed that the result was unexpected.

The midfielder said the team, which looked good in the first half, lost many duels in the second half. He described the set-piece goal they conceded as unlucky. He said the team fell apart after that goal and, as a result, suffered a bad defeat. Modric said there were no excuses, but he added that there had been injuries as well.

Milan have taken five wins, three draws and one defeat from their first nine matches of the season. With 18 points, they are fifth in the Serie A table. Modric said this good performance must be maintained and that they have a chance to respond in their next match.

Modric started the match on the bench and came on to replace Fikayo Tomori, who was injured during the break. Milan's next league match will be against city rivals Inter on Saturday. Modric believes the team is on the right track under head coach Ruben Amorim. He said the coach has brought new ideas and a different style of play, and that the team is trying to understand them.

Modric is 41 years old and his contract runs until the end of the season. He has recorded two assists in the nine Serie A matches he has played this season.