In case you didn’t know…

In the quest of finding some important game time, the talented Kovacic switched to Chelsea on a season-long loan deal. He has played over 600 minutes of football already and seems to be a preferred man at the club.

Not only has he added quality and depth to the side, but also lived up to his reputation. The Croatian boasts a pass success rate of over 94 in all competitions this term.

The heart of the matter

However, when asked if he would choose to ink a new permanent deal with the Blues, he said:

He accepted the fixture list’s demand, mentioned that he is tired but is enjoying his time at Chelsea.

Hailing the beautiful Stamford Bridge, he continued:

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Kovacic is technically sound, astute and intelligent. He is quite more than a central midfielder.

What’s next?

As rightly said by the Real Madrid loanee, it is too early to take a call for the future. The 24-year-old is proving to be a vital cog in Sarri’s three-man midfield and is certainly helping his progress.

Meanwhile, the Blues host Frank Lampard’s Derby County in the Carabao Cup in midweek.

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