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Published on 2024-02-14 13:20:34
Manchester City are ready to welcome back Mateo Kovacic to first-team training this week after his recovery from a knee injury that kept him out of two matches. The Croatian international has played a significant role for the club in the first half of the season, especially during the absence of Kevin De Bruyne. However, he has missed games in both the Premier League and the Champions League due to his recent injury.
Kovacic was absent from City’s 2-0 win over Everton and was also not included in the squad that traveled to Denmark for their 1-3 victory over FC Copenhagen in the last-16 of the Champions League. It seems that Kovacic’s return to match fitness is imminent, as per the latest updates on his injury.
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, confirmed that Kovacic is in the process of coming back to full fitness. He mentioned that Kovacic will likely train with the squad on Thursday or Friday, and his progress will be closely monitored before a decision is made about his availability for the weekend’s match against Chelsea.
There were concerns that Kovacic’s knee injury could potentially keep him out for weeks, but it appears that he is on track for a swift recovery. Guardiola emphasized the importance of Kovacic’s return, especially with the team experiencing several setbacks across the squad in recent days.
Manchester City’s upcoming game against Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium could potentially solidify their position as Premier League leaders with a game in hand against Brentford. The club is currently on a run of 11 successive wins across all competitions, and their recent victory over FC Copenhagen has given them a significant advantage in the Champions League last-16 tie.
Overall, Manchester City are looking to maintain their winning momentum with crucial fixtures on the horizon, and the return of Mateo Kovacic will undoubtedly provide a boost for the team.
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