8 | Mateo Kovacic - 2023/24

[Vialli98]

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.

I don't think he was our best player but he was generally excellent for us over 5 years. It was sad to see him go but I do think it was the right time for him and the club to part ways. I think Chelsea were right in not wanting to offer him an extension and he was right in wanting a new challenge. Amicable divorce. Wish him nothing but the best, except when he plays us.

 

[Vialli98]

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

That is exactly how he started for us too. Seems like he's great at adapting to new teammates and fitting in with new teams. He developed an instant connection with Hazard and Giroud. It's weird seeing clips of him playing for City. I have to say he does fit your style of play like a glove.

 

[Blue_Lightsaber]

That is exactly how he started for us too. Seems like he's great at adapting to new teammates and fitting in with new teams. He developed an instant connection with Hazard and Giroud. It's weird seeing clips of him playing for City. I have to say he does fit your style of play like a glove.

In your opinion.. was he at his best under Tuchel, Lampard or Sarri?

 

[TonyM]

I wish he'd pass a tiny bit stronger. Some of the passes are trickles which could get intercepted. Hopefully that'll come with time as he trusts tge first touch of his teammates.

 

[oldius]

I don't think he was our best player but he was generally excellent for us over 5 years. It was sad to see him go but I do think it was the right time for him and the club to part ways. I think Chelsea were right in not wanting to offer him an extension and he was right in wanting a new challenge. Amicable divorce. Wish him nothing but the best, except when he plays us.

Great post.
Sometimes it is just the right time and the player, his new club, and his old club benefit. Good luck for the new season.

 

[Kamaro011]

Still remember some of the people in there is underwhelmed that our club signing Kovacic.

I hope they are gonna eat they words because Kovacic will be great next season.

 

[OB1]

Still remember some of the people in there is underwhelmed that our club signing Kovacic.

I hope they are gonna eat they words because Kovacic will be great next season.

I've said since he was first linked last season that he'd be a really good addition.

Nothing has dimmed my confidence about being right on that.

 

[Crooked_rain]

What I liked watching was him actually doing a lot of directing on the pitch, a lot of pointing telling players around him to watch for runners and be in the right place and things like that

Looks a bit of a leader in that respect. Can't imagine too many players are comfortable walking into a treble winning side and already looking like one of the leaders and it's only pre-season.

Tells you that he's confident and also very aware on the pitch.

I can see Pep loving him. I was very happy when we signed him. I can imagine him being a player that can go under the radar to your average footy fan but his fellow pros understand how good he is, like Sterling said.

I think he's going to turn out to be a great signing.

 

[Le Havre Oswald]

I wish he'd pass a tiny bit stronger. Some of the passes are trickles which could get intercepted. Hopefully that'll come with time as he trusts tge first touch of his teammates.

I’m fairly confident a top class midfielder knows how to pass a football and how hard to pass it

 

[Sir peace frog]

croatians ,they are the european argies, brilliant players and hard as fuck