"The most talented" - Luka Modric says Chelsea star is 'already a grown player' and tips him to be a leader for his national team

  Luka Modric has tipped Chelsea's Mateo Kovacic to become Croatia's next captain. The Real Madrid midfielder believes the former...

 

Luka Modric has tipped Chelsea's Mateo Kovacic to become Croatia's next captain. The Real Madrid midfielder believes the former Inter Milan star has developed into the complete package and would be the ideal successor as national team skipper.

Kovacic has been in fine form this season and is one of the best players at Chelsea. The midfielder joined in 2018 and has cemented his place in the starting XI under three managers. He initially joined on loan before Frank Lampard's arrival saw the Blues sign the Croatian on a permanent deal.

While speaking at the launch of Sportening in Spain, Modric named Kovacic as his successor in the Croatian national team. He believes the Chelsea star is the best possible captain for the country.

"My successor in Croatia and the most talented player, I think, is Mateo Kovacic. Although he is not youngster, he is already a grown player. He has played for important clubs like Inter Milan, Real Madrid, now he is at Chelsea doing things very well and that's why let's say that he is one of the successors, he can be the leader of the next Croatia." [H/T Marca ]