Actually if he can make tactical fouls that's good too because no one else can come even close, if we want teams to stop running at our defence that's what's needed sometimes.
8 | Mateo Kovačić - 2024/25
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He also pointlessly holds on to the ball for too long.
But still easily our best 6 that is fit.
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He is the only midfielder that can move.
He is arguably one of our most important players at the moment, because without him, a midfield trio of Gundo, Bernie and KDB won’t get us top 8, never mind CL football.
He is arguably one of our most important players at the moment, because without him, a midfield trio of Gundo, Bernie and KDB won’t get us top 8, never mind CL football.
The conundrum, for me, is that Kovacic must stay fit and be used as much as possible.
I've never much rated him and saw him as a useful asset to have in the squad but he now has his place centre stage, it is painfully obvious that without him in the XI the midfield doesn't exist, and with him in the XI, it sort of exists a bit.
He needs his legs saving as much as possible, he should be rested for Salford or max 45 mins, O'Reilly getting a go. Gundo/DeBruyne/Silva just dont seem to be working in the middle in any way shape or form.
I've never much rated him and saw him as a useful asset to have in the squad but he now has his place centre stage, it is painfully obvious that without him in the XI the midfield doesn't exist, and with him in the XI, it sort of exists a bit.
He needs his legs saving as much as possible, he should be rested for Salford or max 45 mins, O'Reilly getting a go. Gundo/DeBruyne/Silva just dont seem to be working in the middle in any way shape or form.
cant be the only one that thought he was poor? poor passing, non-existent in defending transitions, shit tackling, doesnt move the ball quick enough to get it to KDB to make something happen.
he is a great ball carrier, but thats about it.
we are still a better team with him instead of gundogan, but a DM is needed this window.
hmm...
he is a great ball carrier, but thats about it.
we are still a better team with him instead of gundogan, but a DM is needed this window.
hmm...
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Great again. Right decision to bring him off, on a yellow and his legs need preserving at every chance.
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What a strange footballer.
Unlike the legends in the club his legs aren't gone and is in his prime .
What's his actual position ?
What's he good at ?
Unlike the legends in the club his legs aren't gone and is in his prime .
What's his actual position ?
What's he good at ?
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Really good on transition and press-resistant. Lacks the legs. Shouldn’t be a starter long-term but we’ve been better since he’s been back from injury.
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Our problems out of possession are stark. A decent summary from Richards on Match of the Day. [contains quote post or other embedded content]
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Kovacic doesn't have the legs and is not a 6