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Chelsea-Liverpool draw thriller leaves Man City celebrating

Christian Pulisic completed Chelsea’s fightback against Liverpool for a 2-2 draw in the Premier League

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Mateo Kovacic worldie gives Chelsea hope v. Liverpool ' Premier League

JANUARY 2, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Scores worldie Kovacic scored once on two shots (one on goal) during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Liverpool.

Impact Kovacic scored an incredible volley at the end of the first half to make the game close once more and had an all-around strong match. The midfielder has struggled with injury and playing time in general, making him a lackluster, at best, fantasy option moving forward.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Man City, injury-hit Chelsea back in action in EPL

Premier League title contenders Manchester City and Chelsea are back in action in the latest batch of games in England's top flight

DECEMBER 28, 2021 • Associated Press

EPL managers frustrated at 3-sub rule as COVID-19 cases bite

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has expressed his frustration at being allowed to make only three substitutions in a match at a busy time when many squads are being hit hard by coro...

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • Associated Press

Makes bench Sunday Kovacic is in the match day squad to face Wolverhampton on Sunday.

Impact Kovacic returns to the squad after overcoming COVID-19 and also a variety of other injuries. The midfielder starts from the bench but is available if called upon Sunday.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

EPL managers meeting over COVID concerns as games postponed

English Premier League managers will meet on Monday to discuss the worsening COVID-19 situation which has already wiped out half of the weekend games and sidelined star players

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Back in training Kovacic (COVID-19) returned to training Friday and should be an option Sunday against Wolves, according to manager Thomas Tuchel.

Impact There's a slight chance Kovacic starts Sunday due to a couple other injuries in the squad. He hasn't played since October because of a hamstring injury and then testing positive for COVID-19, but he's a veteran and if asked to start, there's no question he'll accept the task.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Should be option this weekend Kovacic (COVID-19) is close to returning to the team and is hopeful to be an option Sunday at Wolves, according to manager Thomas Tuchel.

Impact Kovacic has basically been out two months with a hamstring injury and then COVID-19, so he won't be pushed into the XI immediately. He'll likely be on the bench for a match or two before getting the call and then he'll boost what has been a beat up Chelsea midfield.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jorginho's penalties give Chelsea 3-2 win over Leeds in EPL

Jorginho converted his second penalty of the game in stoppage time to give Chelsea a 3-2 win over Leeds and put the team’s English Premier League title chase back on track

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • Associated Press

Tests positive for COVID-19 Kovacic has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the team's next two matches, at a minimum.

Impact Kovacic was back in training Monday from a hamstring injury, but he unfortunately tested positive Tuesday, which is a tough blow. He'll be out another week and will hopefully get back some strength to his hamstring in that time having not played since October because of the injury.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Still not training Kovacic (hamstring) is still not training with the team, according to manager Thomas Tuchel.

Impact This isn't an overly positive update on Kovacic, who has been out since October with this injury. Hamstring injuries are tricky if you don't treat them well and it looks like Kovacic is in a tough spot where he may feel well enough to train, but once he gets on the pitch, he has a nagging annoyance in the back of his thigh.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable against Watford Kovacic (hamstring) will not be ready to play versus Watford on Wednesday.

Impact Kovacic has already missed the previous six matches due to his hamstring issue and will now be shelved again Wednesday. In five appearances before getting hurt, the midfielder recorded two assists, six shots (zero on target) and three crosses (zero accurate). Given his extended layoff, Kovacic may have to settle for a spot on the bench before getting a crack at the starting XI.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out at least one more week Kovacic (hamstring) "will miss some more matches," according to manager Thomas Tuchel.

Impact Kovacic suffered the injury less than a month ago, so it's not surprising that he's not ready to return yet. He'll probably miss the next two matches and be a late test for the Nov. 28 contest. For now, Chelsea are fine without him, as N'Golo Kante and Jorginho are both healthy.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chelsea without Mount, Lukaku, Werner and Kovacic for Malmo clash Thomas Tuchel has confirmed Mason Mount, Romelu Lukaku, Timo Werner and Mateo Kovacic are all out of Tuesday’s Champions League match at Mal...

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Out with hamstring injury Kovacic will miss "some weeks" with a hamstring injury he suffered in training, Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel confirmed on Friday.

Impact Tuchel hopes Kovacic will be able to return by the end of the November national break in just less than a month, but he has been an important part of Chelsea's campaign so far, starting 10 of 12 games in the Premier League and the Champions League. Chelsea does have cover in midfield with N'Golo Kante, Jorginho, and Mason Mount, and possibly some more opportunities for Saul Niguez as well.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chelsea romps to 7-0 win over Norwich in Premier League

Chelsea has coped just fine without its injured strikers

OCTOBER 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Two assists in blowout win Kovacic had two assists while takin an off target shot, creating six chances and winning five tackles during Saturday's 7-0 win over Norwich City.

Impact Kovacic set up Callum Hudson-Odoi in the 18th minute and Ben Chilwell in the 57th to assist two of Chelsea's seven goals on the day. The assists upped the midfielder's season total to five while leading Chelsea in chances created and tackles in the win.

OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mendy, Chilwell earn Chelsea 1-0 win at Brentford in EPL

Edouard Mendy’s string of stunning saves ensures Chelsea stays top of the English Premier League as Ben Chilwell’s strike seals a nervy 1-0 win at Brentford

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Wins four tackles against Juventus Kovacic took two off-target shots, had two successful take-ons and won four of six tackles and eight duels in Wednesday's 0-1 loss to Juventus.

Impact Kovacic filled in for N'Golo Kante and had a very muscular display in the midfield, often winning the physical duels with the opponents. He has recorded one goal, three assists, seven chances and 20 tackles in eight games. Chelsea will host Southampton Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Records another assist Kovacic recorded one assist during a 3-0 win Sunday at Tottenham.

Impact Though injuries limited N'Golo Kante from playing frequently, Kovacic was excellent in place of the Frenchman. The latter recorded three assists across his last five English Premier League appearances. Paul Pogba is the only EPL footballer with a better assist tally since July.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ronaldo overcomes nerves for Man United homecoming double

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored twice on his return to Manchester United after 12 years in a 4-1 victory over Newcastle in the English Premier League

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • Associated Press

Mateo Kovacic doubles Chelsea lead over Aston Villa ' Premier League

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • YOUTUBE

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Chelsea takes a stand, pioneers end to all-seater EPL games

Pulisic caps Chelsea comeback, drawing 2-2 with Liverpool

Chelsea-Liverpool draw thriller leaves Man City celebrating

MATCHDAY: Man City, injury-hit Chelsea back in action in EPL

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Jorginho's penalties give Chelsea 3-2 win over Leeds in EPL

Chelsea romps to 7-0 win over Norwich in Premier League

Mendy, Chilwell earn Chelsea 1-0 win at Brentford in EPL

Ronaldo overcomes nerves for Man United homecoming double