8 | Mateo Kovacic - 2023/24

[vincent]

Even my red mates say he’s class…

 

[blue moony]

Did I say that? I said I wasn’t impressed, I thought he was okay. Most people here seem to have had a better opinion than mine. Just a disagreement, which is allowed!

Your a total whopper pal

Joined in 2023

All you post is negative bollox

Absolute bore ....

Kindly jog on

 

[BrazilianGus]

Your a total whopper pal

Joined in 2023

All you post is negative bollox

Absolute bore ....

Kindly jog on

I had another account here from years ago that I deleted last summer, friend. Feel free to put me on ignore if you want

 

[Zin 'messiah' Zimmer]

He’s gonna be dirty for us, and I mean in the most favourable sense

You only have to see how comfortable he is with his back to goal to realise what he’ll bring to the melting pot; I’ll wager Rodri will evolve again with the reassurance of a player like that next to him..

Mega excited by this now, he is the perfect replacement for the outgoing legend in gundo, cracking business again from the club!

 

[mosssideblue]

I had another account here from years ago that I deleted last summer, friend. Feel free to put me on ignore if you want

The way you are either putting people on ignore, or they you, you will need a mirror to have a conversation soon

 

[BrazilianGus]

The way you are either putting people on ignore, or they you, you will need a mirror to have a conversation soon

The guy came out of nowhere with a personal attack for my opinion which wasn’t even negative, it was I suppose more sober than most here. It’s a friendly pre season game, not that serious. And by his words, he seems to not like my posts, so the best he can do is ignore me. I’m not changing or overthinking what I have to say to please others

 

[oldius]

He is a top player and a really astute purchase. I am friendly with several Chelsea fans and they are absolutely gutted to lose him, believing that he was just about their best player.

 

[blue moony]

I had another account here from years ago that I deleted last summer, friend. Feel free to put me on ignore if you want

You must be the most negative Brazilian only behind our beloved JO

 

[Bluey91]

I thought Alexis Mac was the closest thing on the market to Gundo, but genuinely, watching Kova the last couple of games he looks a very worthy replacement. Excited by this, just wish he was a couple of years younger.

 

[BrazilianGus]

You must be the most negative Brazilian only behind our beloved JO

Don’t be unfair to Jô ;)

 

[chris85mcfc]

I was saying in general a player, not in the role he performed today which probably won’t be how we most see him in our shirt

I think he'll surprise a lot of people in our team

That Chelsea midfield was a shambles for years, chopping and changing every week, so anyone judging him on that form is in for a shock

I'd hazard a guess that Pep knows exactly what he's bought

 

[Zin 'messiah' Zimmer]

I thought Alexis Mac was the closest thing on the market to Gundo, but genuinely, watching Kova the last couple of games he looks a very worthy replacement. Excited by this, just wish he was a couple of years younger.

Peak years I’d wager; the pirlo’s, modric of this world mature like fine wine, even Gundo I’d attach to this; players with intelligence, who certainly don’t rely on pace, are gifted a brain that still sees them miles ahead of their peers;; to see the game in blind spots, takes a certain gift, and the pedigree was already there…. It’s always going to be around fitness on this one, however, we invariably manage this brilliantly in recent years… we should be very excited and it’s a bonafide steal at the price paid!

 

[SilverFox2]

Like in every sector of business football thrives on change. Not change for change sake but change to improve.
Pep is always changing his team formations and asking players to change positions.
Little wonder some players have taken a season to adjust and some simply cannot adjust.
In this player we have all things that Pep admires but he will carry his skills with him
And simply play wherever and be a safe haven for all who find change difficult.
I like him because he blends the team wherever he is in fact a super professional.

 

[skillman]

His ability/trait to burst past the first press is going to be so important. Rather than being caught on the ball/having his pass blocked he’ll negate all of that by the sudden burst past.

Given KDB relies on explosiveness too, I think Kovacic’s press resistance will lead to even quicker transitions. Which is only good news for Kev and Haaland.

 

[BrazilianGus]

I think he'll surprise a lot of people in our team

That Chelsea midfield was a shambles for years, chopping and changing every week, so anyone judging him on that form is in for a shock

I'd hazard a guess that Pep knows exactly what he's bought

It was a cheap and relatively risk free buy. I assume he was picked for his experience knowing the likelihood that Gundogan would go

 

[lightning Rodri]

 

[TP2707]

The clips don't show anything "exciting" but it looks like he's played for us for years. Patient and calm with the ball. I think he could well be one of the surprise standouts next season

 

[applejuice]

His defending skills are the best among our midfielders except Rodri. Defending is not all about working hard. Prediction. Position sense. Physicality. He has all. Actually he reminds me a bit of early year Fernandinho in defense. Just hope he keep fit and healthy.

 

[lightning Rodri]

but it looks like he's played for us for years.

That's what is really exciting when you are playing for a Pep side:) Same with young ones like Rico.

 

[TP2707]

That's what is really exciting when you are playing for a Pep side:) Same with young ones like Rico.

Don't get me started on Rico - he's quickly becoming an obsession of mine! I'm telling everyone who will listen. What a player