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Makes three tackles at Arsenal Kovacic had three tackles (one won) in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Arsenal. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 29th minute.

Impact Kovacic had a quiet outing on offense, but made the second-most tackles for Manchester City during the match. The midfielder also received his second yellow card of the season in the proccess. He has yet to score or assist after six appearances (five starts).

OCTOBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ref watch: Was Mateo Kovacic fortunate to avoid a red card against Arsenal? 'Very lucky!' Speaking on Ref Watch, Dermot Gallagher felt Manchester City’s Mateo Kovacic was very lucky to avoid being sent off for two controversial ch...

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • SKY.COM

Starting in EFL Cup Kovacic got the start during Wednesday's 1-0 EFL Cup loss to Newcastle.

Impact Kovacic returned from a muscular injury to get the start during Wednesday's clash. The midfielder is an option once more and could see increased playing time with injuries to Bernardo Silva and Kevin De Bruyne. The addition of Matheus Nunes could add more rotation for Kovacic moving forward as well with matches in multiple competitions.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Forest Kovacic (strain) is out for Saturday's match against Nottingham Forest.

Impact Kovacic was deemed as "almost ready" to play by manager Pep Guardiola earlier this week, but the Croatia international is not entirely fit yet. His next chance to play will come against Wolverhampton on Sep. 30.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could be option Saturday Kovacic (muscular) is "almost ready" and in the last part of recovery ahead of Saturday's match against Nottingham Forest, according to manager Pep Guardiola.

Impact Kovacic is expected to be an option Saturday, but he still seems unlikely to start against Forest. If that's the case, Matheus Nunes could get another start next to Rodri in the midfield, though Rico Lewis is also an option if Guardiola really wanted to mix things up on a short week.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to remain out Kovacic (muscular) will miss Tuesday's match against Red Star Belgrade, according to manager Pep Guardiola.

Impact Kovacic will miss at least one more match after suffering an injury over the international break. Bernardo Silva played a more defensive role in the win against West Ham and could be used there again Tuesday, though Guardiola also has Rico Lewis and Matheus Nunes available to him against weaker opposition.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against West Ham Kovacic (muscular) will miss Saturday's match against West Ham, according to manager Pep Guardiola. [Kovacic has] something muscular, it's not a big issue but he'll be out for tomo...

Impact Kovacic suffered the injury with the national team and it'll keep him out at least one match with two just as likely given Man City play a few days later in Champions League. Kovacic has had a decent start to his City tenure, starting the last three league matches, though in his absence, Bernardo Silva could be asked to move into a more defensive role next to Rodri unless Rico Lewis or a different defender is employed there.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Possible back injury Kovacic missed international matches with Armenia and Latvia due to a possible back injury, Manchester Evenings News reports via Jutarnji List.

Impact Kovacic is a doubt for a Saturday trip to West Ham after picking up a muscular injury in his back. The midfielder has earned a significant role in the first team and would be a major loss against the Hammers. Especially with a Champions League clash following shortly after against Red Star Belgrade.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns starting role Kovacic started and went more then 84 minutes in three matches since joining Manchester City.

Impact Kovacic has immediately taken a significant role in the Manchester City midfield after making the switch north from London. With Kevin De Bruyne (hamstring) out for a lengthy period it seems Kovacic could be set to continue this major role in the first team.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Manchester City completes the signing of midfielder Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea

Manchester City has completed the signing of Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea on a four-year contract for around $32 million plus add-ons.

JUNE 27, 2023

Manchester City completes the signing of midfielder Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea

Manchester City has completed the signing of Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea on a four-year contract for around $32 million plus add-ons

JUNE 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Transfer to Man City official Kovacic has signed a four-year contract with Manchester City after transferring from Chelsea, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Kovacic had a very successful five-year stint with Chelsea as he tallied six goals and 15 assists in 221 appearances across all competitions, winning the Europa League (2019) and the Champions League (2021) with the London club. The 29-year-old never started more than 23 matches in a single Premier League campaign, so he'll fit right into Pep Guardiola's rotational style at Man City, where he arrives as a fairly direct midfield replacement for the departing Ilkay Gundogan. Kovacic should get regular playing time at his new team even if he may not be in the first-choice XI as he'll be competing with the likes of Kevin De Bruyne (hamstring), Bernardo Silva, Rodri and Kalvin Phillips for starts.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Share playing time this season Kovacic will end the season with 25 starts in 35 appearances, recording two goals and two assists on 27 tackles (29 won) and 25 interceptions in all competitions.

Impact Kovacic ended his fifth season with the club recording one of the lowest tackles since he joined the team in 2018. His average tackles per match dropped about 25% with 1.4 a game. The midfielder had shared playing time with Ruben Loftus-Cheek while also dealing with a few injuries throughout the campaign. He will likely return for the 2023/24 season with several links to a Manchester City with his contract set to expire next year.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out as expected Kovacic is not in the match day squad to face Manchester City on Sunday.

Impact Kovacic misses out on Sunday's match as expected as he continues to recover from an undisclosed injury. Ruben Loftus-Cheek starts in the midfielders absence.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful versus Man City Kovacic (undisclosed) is doubtful against Manchester City on Sunday.

Impact Interim manager Frank Lampard didn't provide a specific update on Kovacic's status heading into the clash with Man City. Considering the midfielder started four of his last five appearances for the club, he should be in contention to feature in the starting XI if deemed fit enough to play.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against Forest Kovacic was subbed out of Saturday's clash against Nottingham Forest just before halftime after suffering an apparent injury.

Impact Kovacic returned to the XI in midfield on Saturday but lasted less than one half before having to come off injured. He was replaced by Ruben Loftus-Cheek on the day, but there's only three games left on the calendar this season for Kovacic to be able to return.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist against Arsenal Kovacic created two chances and assisted a goal in Tuesday's 3-1 defeat against Arsenal. He also made two clearances, an interception and won two of two tackles in the match.

Impact Kovacic set up a consolation goal for Noni Madueke on Tuesday, grabbing his first Premier League assist since October. The midfielder has just three goal involvements all season in the EPL -- plus one more goal in the Champions League -- which is a significant decrease from his two goals and five assists in 2021/22 despite actually playing more in this campaign.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy day in draw Kovacic had two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 0-0 draw against Liverpool. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 68th m...

Impact Kovacic piled on stats on both sides of the ball Tuesday, working creatively while also getting back to disrupt the attacks. The midfielder made the most of a match where neither team established much going forward, and came away with a point in the draw. Kovacic also won four duels in the contested midfield.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Turkey vs. Croatia Highlights | UEFA European Qualifiers

MARCH 28, 2023 • Fox Sports

Mateo Kovacic gets his second goal in the 45' for Croatia to extend lead over Turkey, 2-0

MARCH 28, 2023 • Fox Sports

Mateo Kovacic scores the first goal in the 20' to put Croatia on the board against Turkey

MARCH 28, 2023 • Fox Sports

Scores in road win Kovacic scored one goal from his only shot, created one chance, made one tackle (won), one interception and two clearances in Saturday's 3-1 win at Leicester.

Impact Kovacic scored in the 78th minute to give them the 3-1 lead and seal the deal. The midfielder now has two goals in the season, to go with one assist. He had a quiet outing other than that and couldn't do much during the 90 minutes, though.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mateo Kovacic rips Chelsea into 3-1 lead v. Leicester City | Premier League

MARCH 11, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Chelsea beats Leicester 3-1 away to ease pressure on Potter

Chelsea has continued its recent revival under Graham Potter with a 3-1 win at Leicester in the English Premier League, making it three straight wins in all competitions for the Lo...

MARCH 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Busy in win Kovacic created one chance and made two interceptions during Tuesday's 2-0 win over Dortmund.

Impact Kovacic was right back at the center of the midfield and controlled the match throughout, creating a chance and doing his duty defensively. The midfielder is back in the starting XI after an illness saw him sidelined against Tottenham. When fit and available Kovacic has been a nailed-on piece of the starting XI.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Manchester City completes the signing of midfielder Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea

Manchester City completes the signing of midfielder Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea

Turkey vs. Croatia Highlights | UEFA European Qualifiers

Mateo Kovacic gets his second goal in the 45' for Croatia to extend lead over Turkey, 2-0

Mateo Kovacic scores the first goal in the 20' to put Croatia on the board against Turkey

Chelsea beats Leicester 3-1 away to ease pressure on Potter