Mateo Kovačić

⚽️ Blue Moon Botcast: Man City Injury Update ⚽️ Erling Haaland, Rayan Ait-Nouri, Omar Marmoush, Rayan Cherki, and Mateo Kovacic — Pep Guardiola has given updates on all of them after City’s 1-1 draw with Arsenal. From Haaland’s back problem to Marmoush’s knee injury, here’s everything you need to know about who’s out, when they’re back, and how it could affect City’s title push. 👉 Will Haaland be fit for Burnley? 👉 When is Kovacic finally returning? 👉 How bad are the injuries to Ait-Nouri, Cherki, and Marmoush? We break it all down on this week’s Blue Moon Botcast — with a mix of news, fan reaction, and a bit of fun along the way. 🔵 Up the Blues! #mancity #mcfc #manchestercity #haaland #erlinghaaland #cherki #marmoush #aitnouri #injury #premierleague #mateokovacic

Mateo Kovacic is the latest guest in the hot seat on the Official Man City Podcast… The Croatian midfielder joins hosts Sam Cox and FG as he returns for his second appearance on the podcast. Kovacic starts with a look back at his arrival in the summer of 2023 and what it was like joining a City team that had just landed the Treble. And he explains what it is like walking into a dressing room full of superstars having also done so at former clubs Inter, Real Madrid and Chelsea. In an incredible career, the 30-year-old has won the Champions League four times, La Liga and the Premier League as well as playing in a World Cup. But he also explains that he often focuses on the negatives of his game rather than looking back at his phenomenal achievements. And in another fascinating and wide-ranging chat, Mateo also talks about how the dynamic in the changing rooms has evolved over the years, scoring spectacular goals and some of the great players he’s shared the pitch with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Ask James today, with the news of Tottenham missing both first choice centre backs there's a big warning for Fantasy managers who were looking to sell Erling Haaland, but with Mateo Kovacic also out for City, Tottenham are not without their own chances to hurt tomorrow and that may make selling or benching the likes of Brennan Johnson or Dominic Solanke awkward too. Plus, Trent Alexander-Arnold is out and James will be moving him on as part of a plan to get Alexander Isak, and going treble Arsenal defence is not something James is ruling out at this stage, particularly with one player's xMins on the rise following today's Team News. As usual, all the transfer and benching dilemmas covered and there's more chat on Ange Postecoglu and the long-term. Tomorrow on Planet FPL: James presents the GW12 Deadline Stream, Live and in partnership with FPL Team on the Planet FPL YouTube Channel at 10am GMT Today on Patreon: The GW12 Differential Show and The Team News Stream For the full Planet FPL schedule this week, including our offering on Patreon view this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/schedule-nov-116203685 Want to become a member of our FPL community and support the Podcast? Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Follow James on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod Follow Suj on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/sujanshah Follow Clayton on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/claytsAFC Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetFPL Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a packed Football Daily Extra, Richie McCormack brings you reaction of Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson after they were drawn to play Bulgaria in the Nations League playoffs. We hear from new Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim on how much time he'll need to turn things around at the club, and why his 3-4-3 system is the way to get there. Pep Guardiola once again vows to stay on as Manchester City manager, even if they are relegated. Plus, he chides international managers after he loses Matteo Kovacic for a month. Ange Postecoglou gives his reasons for appealing Rodrigo Bentancur's 7-match ban, despite using a racial slur against Heung Min Son. Arne Slot on Liverpool's goalkeeping situation. Plus, there's a new sheriff in town at Inter Miami.

Vicky Gomersall is joined by the The Mirror's Darren Lewis and football reporter for The Telegraph Sam Dean to reflect on the weekend’s sporting action. We start with Arsenal’s home win against Southampton, with Saka making the difference in an unexpectedly stressful day for Arsenal. Also, City’s stumbling victory against Fulham, with Kovacic’s impressive performance in Rodri’s absence. And a look at Arne Slot’s flying start; have Liverpool’s opening fixtures been kind? Elsewhere, we discuss whether it would it be a betrayal if Ruud Van Nistlerooy got the interim job as Manchester United manager, if the club were to part ways with Erik Ten Hag. Plus, Vicky’s exclusive interview with Brighton’s young manager Fabian Hurzeler. And the German media’s criticism of Harry Kane. Finally, the news that Kick It Out founder Lord Ouseley died this week at 79; Darren sums up what he meant to football. Sunday Supplement is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/sunday-supplement You can listen to Sunday Supplement on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Sunday Supplement". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities or to get in touch email: [email protected]

After Manchester City's opening day win at Stamford Bridge, David Mooney is joined by Dan Burke from One Football and Dom Farrell from Sporting News to review the game. Who were the standout performers against Chelsea and how did City solve the no-Rodri problem so well? We take a look at Mateo Kovacic, Rico Lewis and Bernardo Silva in particular.It looks like Ilkay Gundogan could be returning, too, so we look at how his arrival could affect the options in the squad and the make-up of Pep Guardiola's team selections.It's Ipswich Town next - and the first meeting in the league between the teams since they relegated City from the Premier League in 2001. Mooney explains why, around that time, he utterly despised the club... and we discover if he's managed to let go of those old hang-ups with Rich from The Suffolk Crunch, who also tells us all about what to expect from Kieran McKenna's side on Saturday.==========To get more podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon. It's just £2 per month for all the extra content and you can get a 7-day free trial first: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kelly Cates is joined by Jamie Redknapp, Micah Richards and Daniel Sturridge and they analyse Enzo Maresca’s first game in charge of Chelsea which ended in a 2-0 defeat against reigning champions Manchester City. After the game, Micah Richards questioned whether Nicolas Jackson is the ‘top striker’ Chelsea currently need after he missed a great chance to get on the scoresheet. There is also reaction from both goalscorers, Erling Haaland and Mateo Kovacic as well as Pep Guardiola, who said it is an honour to manage Manchester City. Enzo Maresca speaks with Pat Davison and was happy with the performance of his players but said they did not take the chances they created. Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-premier-league-podcast You can listen to the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/premier-league For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

🌏 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/bluemoon - It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✌==========As Manchester City progress to another FA Cup semi-final, Dan Burke is joined by City fan KC and The Athletic's Mark Critchley to discuss the victory over Newcastle - with a focus on Mateo Kovacic, Stefan Ortega and Guardiola's record in getting City to the latter stages of knockout competitions.With the announcement that season ticket prices are going up... again... we give our reaction and look at the impact on supporters, with the club (once again) refusing to comment.Former City chairman, David Bernstein, also speaks to the show - going through his time on the board at Maine Road, but also looking at his support of the club growing up.==========To get more podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon. It's just £2 per month for all the extra content and you can get a 7-day free trial first: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mateo Kovacic is the latest guest on the Official Man City Podcast. The Croatia international has already enjoyed a career most footballers can only dream of. At 29, he has represented Dinamo Zagreb, Inter, Real Madrid and Chelsea before moving to Manchester earlier this year. During that time, the midfielder has won an incredible 18 major honours including four Champions League trophies. That’s not to mention a runners-up finish at the 2018 World Cup before coming third in last year’s edition. Now he’s part of a City squad seeking to follow in the footsteps of our historic Treble winning campaign. And he’s made a strong start to life at the Etihad, playing 14 times as City have set the early pace in the Premier League and guaranteed safe passage to the knockout stages of the Champions League. Despite all of his prior experience, Kovacic admits in this podcast that he’s learning every day from working with Pep Guardiola. Sitting down with hosts Rob Pollard and Paul Dickov, he recounts tales from his spells with some of Europe’s biggest clubs and what it was that attracted him to Manchester. Then he delves deep into how life at City helps get the best out of footballers and his hopes for his time in sky blue. It’s an episode not to be missed! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James is joined by Clayton Fernandes for a new show for Thursday's in July called The Transfer Window Show which focuses on the biggest stories from The Transfer Window. On today's Podcast there's discussion on some of the biggest deals done so far featuring discussion on Declan Rice, Kai Havertz, James Maddison, Mason Mount, Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Mateo Kovacic and Youri Tielemans. There's also coverage on Brentford, Brighton, Chelsea and Wolves, the departure of Ilkay Gundogan and the future of Harry Kane amid links with Bayern Munich... Tomorrow on Planet FPL: Ask James live stream at 12pm BST on YouTube with an audio version also available Today on Patreon: Tot&Ham For the full Planet FPL Schedule this week view this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/schedule-july-85485750 Want to become a member of our FPL and SkyFF community and support the Podcast? Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod Follow Suj on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sujanshah Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl #FPL #Transfers #TheTransferWindowShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices