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Share playing time this season Kovacic will end the season with 25 starts in 35 appearances, recording two goals and two assists on 27 tackles (29 won) and 25 interceptions in all competitions.

Impact Kovacic ended his fifth season with the club recording one of the lowest tackles since he joined the team in 2018. His average tackles per match dropped about 25% with 1.4 a game. The midfielder had shared playing time with Ruben Loftus-Cheek while also dealing with a few injuries throughout the campaign. He will likely return for the 2023/24 season with several links to a Manchester City with his contract set to expire next year.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out as expected Kovacic is not in the match day squad to face Manchester City on Sunday.

Impact Kovacic misses out on Sunday's match as expected as he continues to recover from an undisclosed injury. Ruben Loftus-Cheek starts in the midfielders absence.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful versus Man City Kovacic (undisclosed) is doubtful against Manchester City on Sunday.

Impact Interim manager Frank Lampard didn't provide a specific update on Kovacic's status heading into the clash with Man City. Considering the midfielder started four of his last five appearances for the club, he should be in contention to feature in the starting XI if deemed fit enough to play.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against Forest Kovacic was subbed out of Saturday's clash against Nottingham Forest just before halftime after suffering an apparent injury.

Impact Kovacic returned to the XI in midfield on Saturday but lasted less than one half before having to come off injured. He was replaced by Ruben Loftus-Cheek on the day, but there's only three games left on the calendar this season for Kovacic to be able to return.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist against Arsenal Kovacic created two chances and assisted a goal in Tuesday's 3-1 defeat against Arsenal. He also made two clearances, an interception and won two of two tackles in the match.

Impact Kovacic set up a consolation goal for Noni Madueke on Tuesday, grabbing his first Premier League assist since October. The midfielder has just three goal involvements all season in the EPL -- plus one more goal in the Champions League -- which is a significant decrease from his two goals and five assists in 2021/22 despite actually playing more in this campaign.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy day in draw Kovacic had two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 0-0 draw against Liverpool. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 68th m...

Impact Kovacic piled on stats on both sides of the ball Tuesday, working creatively while also getting back to disrupt the attacks. The midfielder made the most of a match where neither team established much going forward, and came away with a point in the draw. Kovacic also won four duels in the contested midfield.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Turkey vs. Croatia Highlights | UEFA European Qualifiers

MARCH 29, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Mateo Kovacic gets his second goal in the 45' for Croatia to extend lead over Turkey, 2-0

MARCH 28, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Mateo Kovacic scores the first goal in the 20' to put Croatia on the board against Turkey

MARCH 28, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Scores in road win Kovacic scored one goal from his only shot, created one chance, made one tackle (won), one interception and two clearances in Saturday's 3-1 win at Leicester.

Impact Kovacic scored in the 78th minute to give them the 3-1 lead and seal the deal. The midfielder now has two goals in the season, to go with one assist. He had a quiet outing other than that and couldn't do much during the 90 minutes, though.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mateo Kovacic rips Chelsea into 3-1 lead v. Leicester City | Premier League

MARCH 11, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Chelsea beats Leicester 3-1 away to ease pressure on Potter

Chelsea has continued its recent revival under Graham Potter with a 3-1 win at Leicester in the English Premier League, making it three straight wins in all competitions for the Lo...

MARCH 11, 2023 • Associated Press

Busy in win Kovacic created one chance and made two interceptions during Tuesday's 2-0 win over Dortmund.

Impact Kovacic was right back at the center of the midfield and controlled the match throughout, creating a chance and doing his duty defensively. The midfielder is back in the starting XI after an illness saw him sidelined against Tottenham. When fit and available Kovacic has been a nailed-on piece of the starting XI.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Leeds Kovacic (illness) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Leeds United.

Impact Kovacic was expected to return Saturday and immediately jumps into the starting lineup. He'll play alongside Enzo Fernandez as the CM duo in a 3-4-3 setting.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could return after illness Kovacic (illness) could be available for selection in Saturday's clash against Leeds United, Chelsea announced Friday.

Impact Kovacic missed last weekend's defeat against Tottenham due to an illness, but he has recovered and could be called straight back into the starting lineup on Saturday as Mason Mount (abdomen) and Reece James (hamstring) are both doubts with injuries.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot in loss Kovacic took a shot and created a chance in last weekend's 1-0 defeat against Southampton. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Kovacic made his first Premier League appearance in over a month last weekend after recovering from a calf injury. He started the match and played the full 90 minutes from midfield but it wasn't enough to prevent an upset defeat to Southampton.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Left on bench in UCL loss Kovacic was an unused substitute in Wednesday's 1-0 Champions League defeat against Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Kovacic returned to Chelsea's squad on Wednesday but he did not feature in the tight loss to Dortmund in the Round of 16 first leg, with Enzo Fernandez and Ruben Loftus-Cheek getting the starts in defensive midfield instead.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for UCL match Kovacic (calf) was called up by Chelsea for Wednesday's Champions League Round of 16 clash against Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Kovacic has missed his side's last three games with a calf injury, but he should be available for selection on Wednesday. He had started just two of Chelsea's five Premier League matches coming back from the World Cup break prior to his injury.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined Saturday Kovacic (calf) will be unavailable versus West Ham United on Saturday. Manager Graham Potter told reporters, "Apart from that, Mateo's training with the team, but it will be too so...

Impact Coming back from World Cup duty with Croatia, Kovacic has started just two of his four appearances in which he recorded four shots (zero on target), six tackles (five won) and two chances created. When he does return to action, Kovacic's primary fantasy value will come in the form of defensive stats, especially considering he has just one shot on target in his last 14 contests.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mateo Kovacic and Denis Zakaria return to training after recent injuries Chelsea duo Mateo Kovacic and Denis Zakaria have returned to training ahead of their game against West Ham this Saturday. Kovacic had missed...

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Out with calf injury Kovacic (calf) has been ruled out of Friday's clash against Fulham due to injury, Chelsea manager Graham Potter announced Thursday.

Impact Kovacic will miss a second consecutive game Friday with a calf injury he suffered in January. With N'Golo Kante (hamstring) and Denis Zakaria (quadriceps) also still out, any one of Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Conor Gallagher, Lewis Hall, Carney Chukwuemeka or even new signing Enzo Fernandez could replace him in midfield versus Fulham.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Among substitutes on Sunday Kovacic is fit and in the match day squad to face Nottingham Forest on Sunday.

Impact Kovacic returns after being given extra rest following his third place finish with Croatia at the World Cup. The midfielder starts from the bench but is available if called upon Sunday.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In contention Sunday Kovacic (rest) has rejoined the squad and should be in contention versus Nottingham Forest on Sunday. Manager Graham Potter told reporters, "'Both of those guys will be back."

Impact Kovacic started just three of the club's last seven matches before the World Cup break in which he generated one goal on six shots (one on target), two crosses (one accurate) and six chances created. Still, the midfielder should get plenty of opportunities to start and produce in the offensive third, even if he isn't featuring in every single match.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hasn't rejoined squad yet Kovacic hasn't rejoined the club since competing in Qatar and "won't be available for the game" against Bournemouth on 27 December, per coach Graham Potter.

Impact Kovacic and Hakim Ziyech, the two Chelsea players that went farthest in the World Cup, have not yet rejoined the squad. According to Potter, "it's important to give them a little bit of time." Given these absences in the midfield, it's likely that Conor Gallagher and even Denis Zakaria see extended run Monday and perhaps beyond.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Premier League, European clubs prepare for World Cup fallout

The tournament in Qatar has been described by FIFA president Gianni Infantino as the “best World Cup ever.”

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • Associated Press

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Turkey vs. Croatia Highlights | UEFA European Qualifiers

Mateo Kovacic gets his second goal in the 45' for Croatia to extend lead over Turkey, 2-0

Mateo Kovacic scores the first goal in the 20' to put Croatia on the board against Turkey

Chelsea beats Leicester 3-1 away to ease pressure on Potter

Premier League, European clubs prepare for World Cup fallout