Ancelotti provides crucial positive update on Modric

"Luka Modric is fine. He trained yesterday, he trained today and he'll play tomorrow without problems. We were cautious with him and that's why he didn't play against Osasuna. It was to give him a rest," Carlo Ancelotti said in the press conference ahead of the Elche game.

Despite his age, Modric still remains a key player at Real Madrid. This term so far, the Croat has played nine matches for the Whites, eight of them from the start, recording two assists.

The 36-year-old missed two games through injury at the start of the season and skipped the match against Osasuna out of precaution as well.