Mateo Kovacic
31-Year-Old
Manchester City
Premier
Building up fitness
Kovacic featured with Croatia over the international break and is building his fitness levels, according to manager Pep Guardiola. "He started 50-60 minutes, step-by-step. He needs to give us quality moments, quality time and quality minutes. Step-by-step, but it's important he's back."
ANALYSIS
Kovacic has been available off the bench in the club's past two games but still has yet to appear this season after early-season struggles with an Achilles injury. However, he did feature with Croatia over the international break and is raising his fitness levels, potentially seeing the field again soon. He will likely remain in a bench role in most matches moving forward, but will be an addition of depth if injuries occur.
Kovacic has been available off the bench in the club's past two games but still has yet to appear this season after early-season struggles with an Achilles injury. However, he did feature with Croatia over the international break and is raising his fitness levels, potentially seeing the field again soon. He will likely remain in a bench role in most matches moving forward, but will be an addition of depth if injuries occur.
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Available off bench
Kovacic (Achilles) is on the bench for Saturday's game against Burnley.
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Could return Saturday
Kovacic has a chance to return during Saturday's clash with Burnley, according to manager Pep Guardiola."It would help] a lot to have Kova back. It's a long injury, surgery, but he is getting ready. He is not fully ready but step-by-step."
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Pictured in training
Kovacic was pictured in training during Tuesday's session.
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Close to return
Kovacic (achilles) is close to returning from injury, according to manager Pep Guardiola on Wednesday.
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Still far from return
Kovacic is currently rehabilitating from an Achilles injury and remains far from making his return, coach Pep Guardiola said in a press conference. "Kova injured until September or October - hopefully earlier."
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Not keen on City departure
Kovacic is not interested in leaving Manchester City during the summer transfer window, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
ANALYSIS
The 31-year-old midfielder has been approached by Saudi Pro League clubs this summer regarding a potential transfer, but it seems that's not an option Kovacic is keen on exploring. The Croatia midfielder wants to stay at Manchester City, though the fierce competition for roles in midfield might limit his playing time going forward.
The 31-year-old midfielder has been approached by Saudi Pro League clubs this summer regarding a potential transfer, but it seems that's not an option Kovacic is keen on exploring. The Croatia midfielder wants to stay at Manchester City, though the fierce competition for roles in midfield might limit his playing time going forward.