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Creates two chances in win Kovacic won four of seven tackles and created two chances in Saturday's 6-0 victory against Southampton. He also made a block in the match.

Impact Kovacic was back in Chelsea's starting lineup for the first time since March 10 in the Premier League, and he was active in Saturday's blowout win over Southampton. With his side chasing a result in Madrid in the Champions League quarterfinals, he could get the start once again in the reverse fixture versus his former team on Tuesday.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 6, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Tuchel believes absence of Ancelotti would boost Chelsea

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APRIL 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starts in Carabao Cup Final Kovacic (hip) started Sunday's Carabao Cup Final against Liverpool and played 105 minutes before being subbed out in extra time.

Impact Kovacic was questionable after suffering a hip/lower back injury in the Champions League on Tuesday, but he played fully fit in Sunday's game and should be ready for Premier League action versus Burnley next weekend.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Kovacic (hip) has rejoined training with Chelsea and could be available for Sunday's cup final against Liverpool.

Impact Kovacic suffered a hip/back injury during Tuesday's Champions League win over Lille, but manager Thomas Tuchel said that he was back in training already so the injury seems to have been minor. He has started four of Chelsea's five Premier League games in 2022 and he should be in the XI again at the weekend if he's fit enough, or Jorginho or Ruben Loftus-Cheek could fill in for him if he's not.

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chelsea duo Mateo Kovacic and Hakim Ziyech to be assessed for Carabao Cup final Chelsea duo Mateo Kovacic and Hakim Ziyech face a race to be fit for Sunday's Carabao Cup final with Liverpool. Both Kovacic and Ziyech had...

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Comes off injured against Lille Kovacic was subbed out of Tuesday's Champions League victory against Lille in the 51st minute after suffering an apparent injury. He won one of two tackles in the match before bein...

Impact More details should emerge about Kovacic's potential injury after the game, but he was replaced in midfield by Ruben Loftus-Cheek. Chelsea next plays Leicester in the Premier League at the weekend.

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ziyech scores 89th-minute winner for Chelsea at Palace

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FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • SKY.COM

Chelsea takes a stand, pioneers end to all-seater EPL games

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JANUARY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pulisic caps Chelsea comeback, drawing 2-2 with Liverpool

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JANUARY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chelsea-Liverpool draw thriller leaves Man City celebrating

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JANUARY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mateo Kovacic worldie gives Chelsea hope v. Liverpool ' Premier League

JANUARY 2, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Scores worldie Kovacic scored once on two shots (one on goal) during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Liverpool.

Impact Kovacic scored an incredible volley at the end of the first half to make the game close once more and had an all-around strong match. The midfielder has struggled with injury and playing time in general, making him a lackluster, at best, fantasy option moving forward.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Man City, injury-hit Chelsea back in action in EPL

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DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

EPL managers frustrated at 3-sub rule as COVID-19 cases bite

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DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes bench Sunday Kovacic is in the match day squad to face Wolverhampton on Sunday.

Impact Kovacic returns to the squad after overcoming COVID-19 and also a variety of other injuries. The midfielder starts from the bench but is available if called upon Sunday.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

EPL managers meeting over COVID concerns as games postponed

English Premier League managers will meet on Monday to discuss the worsening COVID-19 situation which has already wiped out half of the weekend games and sidelined star players

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in training Kovacic (COVID-19) returned to training Friday and should be an option Sunday against Wolves, according to manager Thomas Tuchel.

Impact There's a slight chance Kovacic starts Sunday due to a couple other injuries in the squad. He hasn't played since October because of a hamstring injury and then testing positive for COVID-19, but he's a veteran and if asked to start, there's no question he'll accept the task.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Should be option this weekend Kovacic (COVID-19) is close to returning to the team and is hopeful to be an option Sunday at Wolves, according to manager Thomas Tuchel.

Impact Kovacic has basically been out two months with a hamstring injury and then COVID-19, so he won't be pushed into the XI immediately. He'll likely be on the bench for a match or two before getting the call and then he'll boost what has been a beat up Chelsea midfield.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jorginho's penalties give Chelsea 3-2 win over Leeds in EPL

Jorginho converted his second penalty of the game in stoppage time to give Chelsea a 3-2 win over Leeds and put the team’s English Premier League title chase back on track

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tests positive for COVID-19 Kovacic has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the team's next two matches, at a minimum.

Impact Kovacic was back in training Monday from a hamstring injury, but he unfortunately tested positive Tuesday, which is a tough blow. He'll be out another week and will hopefully get back some strength to his hamstring in that time having not played since October because of the injury.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Still not training Kovacic (hamstring) is still not training with the team, according to manager Thomas Tuchel.

Impact This isn't an overly positive update on Kovacic, who has been out since October with this injury. Hamstring injuries are tricky if you don't treat them well and it looks like Kovacic is in a tough spot where he may feel well enough to train, but once he gets on the pitch, he has a nagging annoyance in the back of his thigh.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable against Watford Kovacic (hamstring) will not be ready to play versus Watford on Wednesday.

Impact Kovacic has already missed the previous six matches due to his hamstring issue and will now be shelved again Wednesday. In five appearances before getting hurt, the midfielder recorded two assists, six shots (zero on target) and three crosses (zero accurate). Given his extended layoff, Kovacic may have to settle for a spot on the bench before getting a crack at the starting XI.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out at least one more week Kovacic (hamstring) "will miss some more matches," according to manager Thomas Tuchel.

Impact Kovacic suffered the injury less than a month ago, so it's not surprising that he's not ready to return yet. He'll probably miss the next two matches and be a late test for the Nov. 28 contest. For now, Chelsea are fine without him, as N'Golo Kante and Jorginho are both healthy.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE