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Guardiola reveals midfield plan after Kovacic and Foden injuries

Manchester City’s midfield crisis has deepened as both Phil Foden and Mateo Kovacic join Rodri on the injury list ahead of the Premier League season. Pep Guardiola confirmed that Kovacic could be sidelined until October with an achilles problem, leaving the champions scrambling for solutions in the No.6 role. Foden’s setback further adds to Guardiola’s early-season selection headache.

Man City's plans dented - key star ruled out for three months

Manchester City's Mateo Kovacic has undergone surgery on his Achilles and has been ruled out of action for three months.

'This season can be good' - Kovacic sends FA Cup final message

Kovacic claims City have turned a corner after going unbeaten since March as they aim to finish the domestic season by lifting the FA Cup.

Kovacic shows his class as City secure FA Cup final spot

The midfielder dictated the rhythm of the game as City cruised their way through the semi-final tie and booked yet another date at Wembley

Al-Nassr set for another shock move as Ronaldo's side eye Kovacic

Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr are reportedly gearing up for a blockbuster transfer for Manchester City's Mateo Kovacic.

Man City's Kovacic plays up talk of replacing injured Rodri

Mateo Kovacic talked up his chances of replacing injured-talisman Rodri in Manchester City's midfield after a star performance against Fulham.

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Kovacic gets it DONE - but where was Haaland?!

The hosts kept the pressure on Liverpool at the top of the Premier League with a hard-fought 3-2 win, largely thanks to their Croatian midfielder

Ronaldo urges Al-Nassr to splash out on Man City star

Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly wants Manchester City star, Mateo Kovacic, in January with Al-Nassr willing to offer a mammoth salary.

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Why Chelsea weren't awarded penalty against Man City - explained

Chelsea were not awarded a penalty despite the ball touching Mateo Kovacic's hand as Premier League implemented new handball law.

Haaland looks hungry for another Golden Boot!

Pep Guardiola's side barely needed to get out of second gear at Stamford Bridge as they ran out easy winners on the opening weekend of the season

Revealed: Pep's plan for Kovacic to step in for Rodri

Manchester City midfielder Mateo Kovacic is studying videos to help improve his defensive positioning under Pep Guardiola.

Better than Ronaldo! Kovacic could set unique FIFA CWC record

Mateo Kovacic could overtake Cristiano Ronaldo, as well as several other players, if he goes all the way in the Club World Cup with Manchester City.

Kovacic reveals what Man City must do without Haaland

Mateo Kovacic has revealed what he is expecting of every Manchester City player in the absence of 19-goal striker Erling Haaland.

Trouble for Man City! Kovacic joins Haaland on the sidelines

Injury problems rack up for Manchester City as Mateo Kovacic joins Erling Haaland on the sidelines following his withdrawal from the Croatia squad.

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Chelsea at heart? Kovacic appears to celebrate Palmer goal

Chelsea may still hold a special place in the heart of Mateo Kovacic, with the Manchester City star appearing to celebrate a goal from Cole Palmer.

Explained: Why VAR could not recommend Kovacic red card

Mateo Kovacic was lucky to still be on the field after two harsh challenges in the first half of Manchester City's clash at Arsenal on Sunday.

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: Lionel Messi is a versatile attacker who has featured both through the middle and in a free role from the right, allowing him to cut inside on to his stronger left foot.
: Lionel Messi was born in Rosario, Santa Fe, in Argentina on June 24, 1987.
: The Argentine maestro wears the number he has been known to don for the majority of his career, the No. 10, at MLS outfit Inter Miami.
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