8 | Mateo Kovacic - 2023/24

[Trojan1962]

not convinced by him, average so far and seems to only last 70 minutes

Apart from today I think he’s been excellent so far. An off day for all today.

 

[Millwallawayveteran1988]

Apart from today I think he’s been excellent so far. An off day for all today.

Has he been excellent because of Rodri though? The thought of him playing in that role against Arsenal without him is not a good one. We shall see.

 

[Txiki Txiki Bang Bang]

Failed to step up today,disappointed with that.....i thought he had bigger bollocks.

That's the thing about having big balls. They tend to get in the way sometimes, I'm guessing that's why he lost the ball so many times today

 

[Worsleyweb]

He is no Gundo

 

[Paul1970]

He is no Gundo

Gundo had plenty of shit games aswell.

 

[Manchester_lalala]

Gundo had plenty of shit games aswell.

People have short memories. Remember many times after a loss people claiming Kev and Gundo can’t play together.

 

[Brewster's millions]

He is no Gundo

He isn’t, he’s a different player and doesn’t get forward anywhere near as much as Gundogan. Gundogan’s pace and strength when making runs into the box was always going to be hard to replace and Kovacic isn’t that player.

I still think however that a midfield of Rodri, Kovacic and KDB will be extremely effective and perhaps help us retain the ball a little better.

 

[Dax777]

Has he been excellent because of Rodri though? The thought of him playing in that role against Arsenal without him is not a good one. We shall see.

Nah, hea been excellent on his own account. Playing Rodri's role was a bit tougher granted.

 

[wolviedinho]

Fist time today we seen his limitations. He needs to be more careful with his passing as once he loses the ball the defence is all over the shop with how we play. Poor few games now maybe it is a fitness thing. Looks a different animal with Rodri. Maybe he is being asked too much too soon. Cut out the loose passes and keep it simple.

 

[applejuice]

Mateo is too eager to get some G/A status...some passes to Halaand really make no sense.