Mateo Kovacic

[BlueRebel7]

I'd rather give Delph the role rather than bring in Kovacic. Not an impressive player at all, and would cost 50m+. No thanks.

 

[WallyA]

In this market, his 50m release clause is a 'steal' for someone who is suppose to be the heir to Modric.

His on the ball ability is phenomenal, and he was improved defensively loads. Would be very happy if we got him instead of Jorginho, Im good with either one tbh.

 

[CWMCFC]

I'd rather give Delph the role rather than bring in Kovacic. Not an impressive player at all, and would cost 50m+. No thanks.

You’ve seemingly never watched him before if you’re stating he ‘isn’t impressive at all’. He’s an excellent player and still young. He’d be a monster in this team. As much as I love Delph, the fact you’re suggesting he’d do a better job than Kovacic says a lot.

 

[Divino da Guia]

I'd rather to sign him than any other midfielder.

 

[TRUE BLUE NO1]

Havent seen much of this guy but it seems he can play as a No6 or No8 position in midfield and I like that flexibility, as it brings more value to the squad....Jorginho seems to just play a No6 position...he might be better at that position than Kovacic but without the flexibility going forward...either player improves us, lets hope we get one signed!;)

 

[MarsLlama]

Jorginho's a better player for sure but I think Kovacic would be the better signing. Younger, higher ceiling and more exciting to watch. When compared to Jorginho, Fernandinho and Lemina, Kovacic comes out well on top for pass accuracy and (surprisingly) successful tackles.

 

[Delphinho]

Jorginho's a better player for sure but I think Kovacic would be the better signing. Younger, higher ceiling and more exciting to watch. When compared to Jorginho, Fernandinho and Lemina, Kovacic comes out well on top for pass accuracy and (surprisingly) successful tackles.

I agree. Would personally like to sign another Fernandinho or a destroyer at DM with great physicality and defending, but if Pep wants a Jorginho/Kovacic type, I`m 100% sure either of Jorginho or Kovacic would be a great signing

 

[HaalandEffect]

I agree. Would personally like to sign another Fernandinho or a destroyer at DM with great physicality and defending, but if Pep wants a Jorginho/Kovacic type, I`m 100% sure either of Jorginho or Kovacic would be a great signing

Danilo Pereira?

 

[Delphinho]

Danilo Pereira?

Don`t watch Portuguese football, so I`ve never seen him. I think Fabinho could have been a good signing, but if Pep wants a more technically gifted player with great passing, I believe either of Jorginho or Kovacic would be a good signing

 

[ak93city]

I agree. Would personally like to sign another Fernandinho or a destroyer at DM with great physicality and defending, but if Pep wants a Jorginho/Kovacic type, I`m 100% sure either of Jorginho or Kovacic would be a great signing

Considering Pep has never had a destroyer in his teams and given it just frankly will never suit our way of play, why would he get one?

Honestly, even if Dinho enhances our defensive solidity, he limits our build-up play relative to what Pep would presumably like in his team. It's been posted too many times already on some threads but Alonso and Busquets did bits as DLPs in his teams. Given Dinho can't do that as well, Pep's made KDB drop deep (at the cost of his devastating productivity going forward) for most of the season.

So wouldn't you say getting a DLP who has far superior build-up play and a better passing range than Dinho (even at the cost of a little bit of defensive solidity which isn't paramount when we've got avg. 70% possession) is a more effective choice overall? Allows KDB to rip teams in forward positions and superior playmaking from deep by whoever comes in at DM.

 

[Delphinho]

Considering Pep has never had a destroyer in his teams and given it just frankly will never suit our way of play, why would he get one?

Honestly, even if Dinho enhances our defensive solidity, he limits our build-up play relative to what Pep would presumably like in his team. It's been posted too many times already on some threads but Alonso and Busquets did bits as DLPs in his teams. Given Dinho can't do that as well, Pep's made KDB drop deep (at the cost of his devastating productivity going forward) for most of the season.

So wouldn't you say getting a DLP who has far superior build-up play and a better passing range than Dinho (even at the cost of a little bit of defensive solidity which isn't paramount when we've got avg. 70% possession) is a more effective choice overall? Allows KDB to rip teams in forward positions and superior playmaking from deep by whoever comes in at DM.

Don`t get all this shit that Fernandinho doesn`t fit the system etc. We just won two trophies this season, reached 100 points in the league, and we were potentially the best English team ever, with Fernandinho as our first choice DM, but still there are people who want to replace him and have a completely different player. Pep is a genius, and if he wants a Jorginho/Kovacic type of midfielder, I trust that one of them would be a good fit, but considering we`re a very offensive team, that makes us vulnerable on the counter if we face many quick players, and therefore I would like someone like Dinho, who`s quick, athletic, strong, can defend well and protect the back four. I know I`m just a silly twat, and Pep knows a lot better than me, but I think we would concede way more with Jorginho than Fernandinho. On the other hand, Jorginho`s great passing could potentially help us score even more goals than this year, but Fernandinho has been incredibly important this season, and many fans underrate him. He might not be a world-class passer, but he`s still one heck of a player

 

[rapidCT]

This would be a dream signing. A joy to watch. I would have him over any other target.

 

[Neville Kneville]

Don`t get all this shit that Fernandinho doesn`t fit the system etc. We just won two trophies this season, reached 100 points in the league, and we were potentially the best English team ever, with Fernandinho as our first choice DM, but still there are people who want to replace him and have a completely different player. Pep is a genius, and if he wants a Jorginho/Kovacic type of midfielder, I trust that one of them would be a good fit, but considering we`re a very offensive team, that makes us vulnerable on the counter if we face many quick players, and therefore I would like someone like Dinho, who`s quick, athletic, strong, can defend well and protect the back four. I know I`m just a silly twat, and Pep knows a lot better than me, but I think we would concede way more with Jorginho than Fernandinho. On the other hand, Jorginho`s great passing could potentially help us score even more goals than this year, but Fernandinho has been incredibly important this season, and many fans underrate him. He might not be a world-class passer, but he`s still one heck of a player

The difference between Fern and anybody on the planet, creating forward movement from a deep position is marginal, he is brilliant at it & KDB will still often appear in that deep area even if we sign Jorginho Kovacic or anybody. As will Silva. It's what we do.

It's a load of codswallop people putting rules into how Pep wants to play.
He tried to sign Fred in Dec. He isn't Jorginho.

It's about variety & extra legs, nothing more.

 

[blueballs84]

Kovacic is known for his ability to drive forward from deep positions. I watched him when he was at Inter (inter are almost like I second team to me, please don't hurt me). He is quality. Can he play as a lone pivot? I guess the jury is out on that still, but he is a quality player that's gotten short shrift at Real Madrid.

 

[bondsman]

Don`t get all this shit that Fernandinho doesn`t fit the system etc. We just won two trophies this season, reached 100 points in the league, and we were potentially the best English team ever, with Fernandinho as our first choice DM, but still there are people who want to replace him and have a completely different player. Pep is a genius, and if he wants a Jorginho/Kovacic type of midfielder, I trust that one of them would be a good fit, but considering we`re a very offensive team, that makes us vulnerable on the counter if we face many quick players, and therefore I would like someone like Dinho, who`s quick, athletic, strong, can defend well and protect the back four. I know I`m just a silly twat, and Pep knows a lot better than me, but I think we would concede way more with Jorginho than Fernandinho. On the other hand, Jorginho`s great passing could potentially help us score even more goals than this year, but Fernandinho has been incredibly important this season, and many fans underrate him. He might not be a world-class passer, but he`s still one heck of a player

Spot on pal

 

[Dax777]

Don`t get all this shit that Fernandinho doesn`t fit the system etc. We just won two trophies this season, reached 100 points in the league, and we were potentially the best English team ever, with Fernandinho as our first choice DM, but still there are people who want to replace him and have a completely different player. Pep is a genius, and if he wants a Jorginho/Kovacic type of midfielder, I trust that one of them would be a good fit, but considering we`re a very offensive team, that makes us vulnerable on the counter if we face many quick players, and therefore I would like someone like Dinho, who`s quick, athletic, strong, can defend well and protect the back four. I know I`m just a silly twat, and Pep knows a lot better than me, but I think we would concede way more with Jorginho than Fernandinho. On the other hand, Jorginho`s great passing could potentially help us score even more goals than this year, but Fernandinho has been incredibly important this season, and many fans underrate him. He might not be a world-class passer, but he`s still one heck of a player

Sorry Delphino, but this is a bit of a bait and switch argumant you just pulled. No one argues or argued that Dihno couldn't play in our system. Obviously he already did. The argument is that others who have different skillsets also can.

You have flipped the argument on hits head by acting like folks think Dihno can't play DM. Rather it's those who think only Dihno or a Dihno-lite (i.e Fabihno) are capable of doing the job. This is clearly false seeing as the team has done well playing without Dihno or a Dihno-lite player (i.e Delph).

Kovacic by the way has a little more hustle than he is being given credit for. Less like Gundo or Jorghino.p

 

[J_MCFC21]

According to tomorrows (Marca) paper in Spain he's given an interview saying he wants to leave Madrid.

 

[cityzennn93:20]

No chance now that jorginho is done. dont think he wants to move from their bench to ours

 

[TarnatsLeftPeg]

Genuine question. If he isn't a starter for Croatia why would he be a viable option for us ? Considering his terrible work rate and no proven team believing he's reliable. More chance of Maddie being found in rauls basement .

 

[blueballs84]

Really would love Kovacic, think he is a fantastic player but with Jorginho now done, this is unlikely to happen. Maybe only if the Gundogan to Barca rumours have some truth and Gundogan wanted to go.