8 | Mateo Kovačić - 2024/25

[super_city_si]

Had a very good game tonight. Still prone to dribbling in dangerous areas but played well

 

[MCFC1993]

He's playing the best of an underperforming bunch at the moment. I still stand by him not being good enough but he's contributed the last few weeks to us getting Champions League football, so deserves credit for that.

I think he did okay against Villa, some of his cross field passing was a disaster.

 

[Dax777]

Sad to say it but out of gundogan, bernardo, KDB and himself he is best candidate to keep around next year in my eyes. More sad because it will be sad to these players go. Though bernardo in midfield was good today

Said this from day one. He is the best central midfielder we have. Flawed, yes. But the brst by a good margin.

 

[doobyedoobye]

He is a quality player but without Rodri in the team currently everyone in midfield can look ordinary

 

[NQCitizen]

Should never be the deepest mid, but next to a cdm he's still an excellent player.

Much harder to replace than just keep, shouldn't be going anywhere (I'd keep bernardo too)

 

[Nevizade]

Very good last night, we see the best of him when he isn't the sole DM

 

[kippaxchris]

He's just put in one of the best 45 minutes I've seen a midfielder have for City, outstanding.

 

[doobyedoobye]

Majestic

 

[McfcBibby]

Superb first 45 minutes

 

[pee dubya]

No surprise, he's a serial winner.

For me never any doubt about his quality. Some performances have been poor this season, but in a poor team and being ask to play a role not to his strengths. If he has a bit of freedom to roam, drive with the ball, break up play, find pockets of space, he's an excellent player.

I'd say also the intelligence of Lewis and his movements are providing a lot of space for others to play.

 

[Chak19]

Another excellent performance in the that 6 role, I don't think he can play that role for a season, but he can produce a bunch of good performances, I still would like to see him consistently as an 8 when Rodri comes back.

 

[city warrior]

I have defended him all season long. By far the best player in our midfield. Rodri/Nico/Gundogan/Kovacic should be the ones to stay in the 6/8 + O'Reilly/Lewis and a world class signing (Reijnders) and we will be back.

 

[Lauz9888]

Excellent today. Man of the Match.

 

[B\connellblue]

Brilliant performance today. Well done sir.

 

[Bournemouth Blue]

So many critics should be eating humble pie, this was a masterclass by Kovacic. Step forward those who wanted rid of him, Lewis and Nunes, piss off and support United.

 

[balotelli's back pocket]

I was in favour of trying to shift him to Saudi in the summer, while we can still get some cash for him.

That performance has changed my mind, he has to stay next season. Unbelievable quality when he has passing options and legs around him.

 

[01cravend]

Lone 6 and asked to curb his ball carrying instincts and he struggles.

Put bodies around him and give him some freedom and you've got a superb player. Hope he's on the keep list.

 

[Thaksinssoldier]

Gave him a lot of stick this season but that was a very good game. Certainly his best for us. Fair play.

Hopefully a few more of those before season ends.

 

[OrigamiNinja]

Without Rodri, he is easily our best midfielder. That’s arguably why we have struggled so much. He isn’t the problem, he was only ever meant to be backup/squad player. The issue is those around him.

 

[Dax777]

Best midfielder at the club this season