eastmanc
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I thought he was more than decent when he came on. Seemed very assured.
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8 | Mateo Kovacic - 2025/26
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Blue_Lightsaber
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Kovacic is just not a 6.
Even against Villareal, we were totally open after Nico went off. We lost all control and they had some good chances. On another day they could have scored a few.
Would rather Reijnders at the 6 in emergencies if needed.
It is what it is.. he's just not a 6.
Even against Villareal, we were totally open after Nico went off. We lost all control and they had some good chances. On another day they could have scored a few.
Would rather Reijnders at the 6 in emergencies if needed.
It is what it is.. he's just not a 6.
Let's not judge him on his 2nd substitute appearance after return from injury. He has multiple games playing fantastically as a 6.Kovacic is just not a 6.
Even against Villareal, we were totally open after Nico went off. We lost all control and they had some good chances. On another day they could have scored a few.
Would rather Reijnders at the 6 in emergencies if needed.
It is what it is.. he's just not a 6.
He is a fantastic central midfielder who plays as a 6 or 8 equally well.
Look forward to him getting back in game shape and showing his class.
He's class...Let's not judge him on his 2nd substitute appearance after return from injury. He has multiple games playing fantastically as a 6.
He is a fantastic central midfielder who plays as a 6 or 8 equally well.
Look forward to him getting back in game shape and showing his class.
Like he gives a feck...have you ever seen his missus?Is it his own hair or a helmet?
FromPollockToSilva
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Not sure you can blame him personally for a loss of control when he completed 100% of his 35 passesKovacic is just not a 6.
Even against Villareal, we were totally open after Nico went off. We lost all control and they had some good chances. On another day they could have scored a few.
Would rather Reijnders at the 6 in emergencies if needed.
It is what it is.. he's just not a 6.
I don’t love him as a sole DM but even then he’s miles better suited to it than Reijnders
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He is great facing up field with the game ahead of him. Hes at his best driving between the lines and shines at that.him in the 6 vs Villa could be grim. I actually like him as an 8 you know, looks for progressive passes and is a good carrier. Its just those aren't great qualities on the edge of your own box
Poor when facing our goal, doesn’t seem to have awareness of where the opposition are in those cases. Gets disposed easily.
A lot of his best games came early alongside rodri. He compliments a 6 very well. Dont think he suits the single pivot that well.
Most of his best games came at the tail end of last season. Rodri was nowhere in sight.He is great facing up field with the game ahead of him. Hes at his best driving between the lines and shines at that.
Poor when facing our goal, doesn’t seem to have awareness of where the opposition are in those cases. Gets disposed easily.
A lot of his best games came early alongside rodri. He compliments a 6 very well. Dont think he suits the single pivot that well.
Let's stop ascribing his class to others. His best games was playing the 6 in a diamond midfield towards yhe ebd of last season.
Pep said he got injured again in his post match conference.Not onthe bench again, has he had a setback ?
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Thats a blow, hopefully not too long. We've missed him this season.
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It’s calcification in ankle as mentioned by Guadiola. Not sure how long Kova will be out. Pep mentioned “we wait on him for the last part of the season” but when reporter followed up if it means the last month, Pep said no but will be a while without doubt. So, can be three months, another surgery maybe.
From todays newsIt’s calcification in ankle as mentioned by Guadiola. Not sure how long Kova will be out. Pep mentioned “we wait on him for the last part of the season” but when reporter followed up if it means the last month, Pep said no but will be a while without doubt. So, can be three months, another surgery maybe.
The results have shown ‘calcification’ in the heel, resulting in pain and inflammation when these deposits harden. The report states the player underwent conservative therapy at Manchester City, which didn’t solve the issue.
Therefore, Sportske Novosti claim Kovačić he has to undergo surgery, which is ‘lighter in structure than the one he had in June’.
The report states the surgery should be carried out by a London specialist, probably by the end of this week. It’s further claimed the rehabilitation process is expected lasts around four months.
In other words, Kovačić is expected to return late in February or early March.
Think he'll be gone in the summer. Has fallen down the pecking order, can't stay fit, will be the last chance to get any money for him. I've liked him a fair bit here, more than most, but these injury issues are racking up now.
Yeah I think if he wasn't before this injury, he will be now. Got injured last season too. Just feels as if fitness is getting away from him now.