Kovacic started 3 of Real Madrid's last 4 clásicos. Last time he didn't start was the 2-3 defeat at home & the last time Messi shined. [as]
Nah. Ceballos is the guy to replace Modrić, while Kova is different type of player perfectly suited for b2b.
Yes he did say he believes the bid will be rejected. I have no clue if this guy is making this rumor up but he did announce it live on bein sport which is odd.
Because you can't pay a buyout clause in multiple small payments over 4 to 5 years, it needs to be paid in full, and with taxes, that's about the amount the buyout clause would work out to.
Makes sense for the buyer, but lately these small payments for x years make 0 sense for the selling clubs. The way the market is getting inflated, in 4-5 years 75M will get you a Paulinho type of midfielder while Kova would probably cost closer to 100M.
Kovacic appears to have a groin injury. Doesn't look too bad, club sources said. Still could miss some weeks.— Lucas Navarrete (@LucasNavarreteM) September 13, 2017
BREAKING: Kovacic will be out around two months with a partial tear in his adductor muscles.— Lucas Navarrete (@LucasNavarreteM) September 14, 2017 We're screwed
Sucks, but if anyone's got the midfield to cope with it, it's us. Llorente and Ceballos will step up.
Not really, expected the many injuries and suspensions so a good thing we didnt loan out Ceballos who imo is capable of playing against 80% of our opponents. Zizou should trust him more and give him the minutes against the likes of Levante, Apoel etc.
Kova is a big miss but midfielders we have (maybe not at the quality or style preferred, but they are there). Forwards however......
God damn. We have the midfield depth, but feel horrible for him. Every time he looks ready to break out.