Luka Modric has revealed his world has 'crumbled' after revealing he expects to be out for at least six weeks.
Spurs star expects to be out for at least six weeks
Luka Modric has revealed his world has 'crumbled' after revealing he expects to be out for at least six weeks with a fractured fibula.
Croatian schemer Modric suffered the injury during Tottenham Hotspur's 2-1 win over Birmingham City on Saturday after a tangle with Lee Bowyer.
Spurs boss Harry Redknapp initially hoped Modric had hurt his calf, but X-rays have subsequently shown that the midfielder has fractured his right fibula.
He will now face a spell on the sidelines and Modric admits he knew straight away that he had suffered a serious injury.
Worst feeling
"It's like my whole world has crumbled because I will be out for at least six weeks," Modric told Croatian daily
Jutarnji List.
"I am terribly sad.
"It wasn't a ferocious tackle, but it hurt awfully 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 now miss several key games for club and country, with Croatia due to face Belarus and England in a World Cup qualifying double-header next month.
He will also sit out the Premier League matches against Manchester United and Chelsea, having played an influential role in Spurs' 100 per cent start to the season.
Spurs have confirmed that Modric does not require surgery on the injury and he is expected back in training in six weeks' time.
