Mateo Kovačić is on forced rest and his return to the field is not expected until February after he had to undergo a second operation on the problematic Achilles tendon.
The Croatian midfielder was operated on due to an injury this summer, but after a short return to the field, during which he played only 37 minutes against Villarreal and Everton, the pain returned and a new procedure was needed.
Team coach Pep Guardiola he recently stated that Kovačić “made an incredible effort” to come back, but also that it was obvious “how he suffered”. We wanted to continue, but there came a point when he couldn’t continue and it’s best to fix it and come back. If he needs more time, that’s fine. We hope he makes a good recoverypointed out the Spanish strategist.
Kovačić has now appeared in a short video that he posted on his TikTok profile Faraaz Ghaffur, a streamer who publishes videos related to Manchester City. In the video published yesterday, the Croatian midfielder answered five short questions, writes Index.
Toughest game you’ve played in?
There are several of them. Mentally, it was probably the World Cup semi-final match in Qatar against Argentina.
First football memory?
Playing in kindergarten with friends. Enjoyment.
Biggest football inspiration?
There are several of them because everyone has their own story, but probably Luka Modrić. He is a compatriot and that’s how he grew up. His story is good.
Best player you played with?
I would say Modric and Cristiano Ronaldo. Honestly, I’d add Eden Hazard, actually a few of them. And Kevin De Bruyne. I played with some great players.
Best game you played?
I don’t know, there could be several. It’s hard to say. If I don’t look at the goals but how I was in the game, then maybe the third place game, Croatia vs. Morocco, he concluded.
(www.jabuka.tv)
