NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
MATEO KOVACIC #8 - MIDFIELDER - MANCHESTER CITY
3 G •
0 A •
1.8 SPG
3 G
0 A
1.8 SPG
Chelsea without Mount, Lukaku, Werner and Kovacic for Malmo clash Thomas Tuchel has confirmed Mason Mount, Romelu Lukaku, Timo Werner and Mateo Kovacic are all out of Tuesday’s Champions League match at Mal...
Out with hamstring injury Kovacic will miss "some weeks" with a hamstring injury he suffered in training, Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel confirmed on Friday.
Impact Tuchel hopes Kovacic will be able to return by the end of the November national break in just less than a month, but he has been an important part of Chelsea's campaign so far, starting 10 of 12 games in the Premier League and the Champions League. Chelsea does have cover in midfield with N'Golo Kante, Jorginho, and Mason Mount, and possibly some more opportunities for Saul Niguez as well.
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Chelsea romps to 7-0 win over Norwich in Premier League
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Two assists in blowout win Kovacic had two assists while takin an off target shot, creating six chances and winning five tackles during Saturday's 7-0 win over Norwich City.
Impact Kovacic set up Callum Hudson-Odoi in the 18th minute and Ben Chilwell in the 57th to assist two of Chelsea's seven goals on the day. The assists upped the midfielder's season total to five while leading Chelsea in chances created and tackles in the win.
OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mendy, Chilwell earn Chelsea 1-0 win at Brentford in EPL
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Wins four tackles against Juventus Kovacic took two off-target shots, had two successful take-ons and won four of six tackles and eight duels in Wednesday's 0-1 loss to Juventus.
Impact Kovacic filled in for N'Golo Kante and had a very muscular display in the midfield, often winning the physical duels with the opponents. He has recorded one goal, three assists, seven chances and 20 tackles in eight games. Chelsea will host Southampton Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Records another assist Kovacic recorded one assist during a 3-0 win Sunday at Tottenham.
Impact Though injuries limited N'Golo Kante from playing frequently, Kovacic was excellent in place of the Frenchman. The latter recorded three assists across his last five English Premier League appearances. Paul Pogba is the only EPL footballer with a better assist tally since July.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ronaldo overcomes nerves for Man United homecoming double
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Mateo Kovacic doubles Chelsea lead over Aston Villa ' Premier League
SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Lukaku marks Chelsea homecoming with 2 goals in 3-0 win
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Contributes to two goals Kovacic recorded one goal and one assist during a 3-0 win Saturday versus Aston Villa.
Impact Kovacic has been one of the Blues' best footballers since becoming their No. 8. He contributed to three goals across four Premier League appearances after earning that squad number. Though multiple ankle injuries have limited star midfielder N'Golo Kante from playing, Kovacic will remain a valuable option in place of the Frenchman.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
EPL landscape altered as clubs spend $1.4 billion in window
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Lukaku shows transformation with scoring return to Chelsea
Romelu Lukaku scored only 15 minutes into his second Chelsea debut as Arsenal was beaten 2-0AUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Assists in rout Kovacic provided one assist on two chances created during Saturday's 3-0 win over Crystal Palace.
Impact Kovacic added an assist to start the season during a comfortable win. The midfielder looked assured on the ball, and absolutely lethal in combination with his forwards. Kovacic will hope to pile on the goal contributions Sunday, away to Arsenal.
AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Assists against Scotland Kovacic assisted one goal from three chances created, took one shot on target and made one interception in Tuesday's 3-1 win over Scotland.
Impact Kovacic had a good outing, co-leading his side in chances created and assisting Luka Modric in the 62nd minute to give them the 2-1 lead. The midfielder will now look to get on the scoresheet again when they face Spain in the Round of 16 on Monday.
JUNE 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
'Yorkshire Pirlo' Phillips cements midfield role for England
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Euro 2020: England seeks elusive 1st win in opening match
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Talking points ahead of the Champions League final
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'I deserved to play' - How Kovacic's off-field work helped him handled Madrid disappointment Mateo Kovacic: the reluctant football superstar who handled disappointment in Madrid and started his own Foundation
MAY 27, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Tuchel and Kovacic talk ahead of the UCL final Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel, and midfielder, Mateo Kovacic, talk to the press ahead of the UCL final against Man City
MAY 25, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Back in squad Kovacic (hamstring) is on the bench for Tuesday's match against Leicester City.
Impact Kovacic is back in the squad Tuesday for the first time since Apr. 10 because of a hamstring injury. He's been close to a return the last week, but this is his official return to the squad. If all is well, he'll get in a few days of training this week and then allow Jorginho or N'Golo Kante to rest in Sunday's finale ahead of the Champions League final.
MAY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Available for FA Cup final Kovacic (hamstring) will be an option for Saturday's FA Cup final, according to manager Thomas Tuchel.
Impact Kovacic is again an option, but he hasn't appeared in more than a month because of a hamstring injury, meaning his first appearance or two will likely be off the bench. If all goes well, he'll start one of the final league matches ahead of the Champions League final against Man City.
MAY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chelsea transformed as Tuchel outwits Europe's best coaches
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Porto ready to knock out another European powerhouse
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Chelsea consolidates 4th place by beating Everton 2-0 in EPL
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