Luka Modric believes club team-mate Rodrygo will get stronger following his crucial penalty miss in Croatia s World Cup quarter-final victory over Brazil.
Rodrygo was one of two players to fail from 12 yards along with Marquinhos as the Selecao were beaten 4-2 in the shootout following a 1-1 draw at Education City Stadium.
Modric knows how his 21-year-old Real Madrid team-mate feels. The midfield maestro was only a year older when he missed his spot-kick in Croatia s quarter-final defeat by Turkey at Euro 2008.
Despite the disappointment, the Vatreni captain is confident Rodrygo will benefit from the ordeal, telling reporters: I m sure he ll gain more experience and strength to continue. He will get stronger with all this.
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