8 | Mateo Kovačić - 2024/25

[MCFC1993]

I saw Kova as the only reliable ball retainer of the team in the Fulham match. Opposition usually allow Kova space when he has the ball because Kova can take on players and slice through midfield. That is why Kova can stabilise the tempo.

Ball retention isn't my main issue, it's positioning and workrate off of the ball given he's the 'defensive midfielder'.