8 | Mateo Kovacic - 2023/24

[youngbob]

Ah the old lost form after injury chestnut. Incidentally this is the excuse for grealishs poor form too. These are elite athletes. There is no reason whatsoever not be fit on their return to action. Its not as if they've been out of action for 6 months. These men should be returning chomping at the bit.

Aguero famously took 3/4 games to get going again after his injuries.

In fact, in the first three games after every injury he ever got for City, his record is:

11/12 (missed 2 games, then): 4 goals in 3 games
12/13 (missed 3 games, then): 2 goals in 3 games
12/13 (missed 1 game, then): 1 goal in 5 games
12/13 (missed 2 games, then): 1 goal in 3 games
13/14 (missed 5 games, then): 2 goals in 2 games
13/14 (missed 8 games, then): 1 goal in 4 games
14/15 (missed 5 games, then): 0 goals in 4 games
15/16 (missed 4 games, then): 1 goal in 4 games
15/16 (missed 2 games, then): 0 goals in 3 games
16/17 (missed 2 games, then): 2 goals in 4 games
16/17 (suspension, 4 games, then): 1 goal in 7 games
17/18 - no injuries until the end of the season
18/19 (missed 4 games, then): 1 goal in 3 games
19/20 (missed 4 games, then): 1 goal in 3 games
20/21 (missed 3 games, then): 0 goals in 2 games
20/21 (missed 6 games, then): 0 goals in 3 games
20/21 (missed 12 games, then): 1 goal in 4 games
20/21 (missed 2 games, then): 2 goals in 1 game

 

[shevtheblue]

I think hes gonna be a cracking little player for us, but it's gonna take time just like it did with Gundo. I remember Gundo's first few games in the 6 as an emergency and he was useless as well. One thing he needs to work on fast though is learning the timing of runs into the box, we don't really have anyone else that can do that from deep.

 

[Tommy10Barisic]

I am so happy cause Mateo Kovacic signed for Manchester City....
1st when i saw Him playing for Inter Mailand
His Pace His Dribblings His forward runnings
WOW i thought this is the 2nd Zinedine Zidane....
but in Chelsea He became more a Central Defensive Midfielder
i would like to see Him shooting more on Goal
but He like more to play in Defensive Work
He became an verry good Defensive Midfielder
He is a player like Rodri and i am happy
cause Mateo Kovacic the Austrian Croatian play for Manchester City....
Manchester United & FC Bayern Munich wanted em also
when He played for Chelsea but He choosen Manchester City!

 

[dhruvblue]

Aguero famously took 3/4 games to get going again after his injuries.

Same Aguero story in each and every thread.

 

[VOOMER]

I think hes gonna be a cracking little player for us, but it's gonna take time just like it did with Gundo. I remember Gundo's first few games in the 6 as an emergency and he was useless as well. One thing he needs to work on fast though is learning the timing of runs into the box, we don't really have anyone else that can do that from deep.

He hasn't got time he's 30 in May.

 

[EdersonsSmiley]

I never realised how one footed he is. He got played in down the left 4 or 5 times second half and nothing came of it because he had to do a 180 to get the ball on his right foot every time.

He has to only play deeper alongside Rodri if he is going to be in the team in my opinion.

 

[TrentGrisham]

I'm not sure what some expected... He didn't start any big games for a Chelsea side that man for man was far worse than us. Despite beating us in the CL final.

He's a great squad player but won't be starting big games for us.

 

[ninjamonkey]

Quietly efficient after a few stinkers. His role is the role where he goes largely unnoticed if he's doing it right. Still think he should be deeper to get the best out of him. Him alongside rodri with more freedom for the other 8 would suit better.

 

[Crooked_rain]

He has plenty of quality

I know he picked up a back injury in the first international break and hasn't really got going since then.

Thought he was a bit better last night though.

 

[BringBackSwales]

I think hes gonna be a cracking little player for us, but it's gonna take time just like it did with Gundo. I remember Gundo's first few games in the 6 as an emergency and he was useless as well. One thing he needs to work on fast though is learning the timing of runs into the box, we don't really have anyone else that can do that from deep.

Gundo and Kovacic first few games “useless”?! Fucking hell