- Kovacic undergoes Achilles surgery
- Set to be out for around three months
- Will miss the Club World Cup and pre-season
GettyMan City's pre-season plans dented as key midfielder to miss Club World Cup after being ruled out for three months following surgery
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Getty Images SportTHE BIGGER PICTURE
City are set to travel to the United States later this month for the Club World Cup, however, Guardiola will not have the services of Kovacic available for the tournament, as the Croatian has undergone surgery after suffering an injury to his Achilles tendon. The club said in a statement: "Manchester City can confirm that Mateo Kovacic has undergone surgery on an Achilles injury. The Croatian midfielder is now set to miss the FIFA Club World Cup as City head to the USA in June. Mateo will spend the summer rehabilitating from the operation and everyone at the Club wishes him a speedy recovery."
Getty ImagesWHAT NEXT FOR MAN CITY?
Guardiola's side are expected to welcome the 2024 Ballon d'Or winner Rodri back into the squad for the Club World Cup, and additionally, the club are also working on a deal to sign AC Milan's Tijjani Reinders before the start of the tournament. Kovacic's future may be uncertain at the Etihad if more players are signed in the middle of the field this summer.
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