Mateo Kovacic issues six-word update on recovery from Manchester City injury | OneFootball

Manchester City midfielder Mateo Kovacic has issued an update on his recovery from surgery on an Achilles injury earlier this summer.

The Croatia international sustained the injury during the closing stages of last season, which unfortunately ruled him out of Manchester City’s FIFA Club World Cup campaign in the United States earlier this summer.

Achilles injuries are notoriously difficult to overcome albeit quite common in the modern day game, requiring a carefully managed rehabilitation process to ensure a full and lasting recovery.

Manchester City’s medical and fitness teams have been closely supporting Kovacic’s rehabilitation, blending physiotherapy with tailored strength and conditioning work throughout the course of the summer.

Although the club has added midfield reinforcements in the ongoing market in the form of Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki, Kovacic remains a key figure in Pep Guardiola’s plans when fully fit, valued for his experience in the middle of the park.

Now, accompanied by an image and video showcasing some recovery work on a step machine, Manchester City midfielder Mateo Kovacic has issued a six-word update on his road to return for Pep Guardiola’s side.

“Six weeks since surgery. One mission,” the Croatia international midfielder said on his Instagram channel this week, having already missed his side’s FIFA Club World Cup venture in the United States earlier this summer.

Looking forward, Mateo Kovacic’s recovery timeline will play a significant role in shaping Manchester City’s season strategy, with the Premier League campaign getting underway against Wolves at Molineux on Saturday 16 August.

While no definitive return date has been given, the hope is for the midfielder to be back in action within the first few weeks of the campaign, providing Pep Guardiola with greater midfield options.

Despite Kovacic’s injury, the club’s transfer plans have not been impacted, thanks to the arrivals of Reijnders and Cherki, who offer additional depth and versatility. Still, Kovacic’s eventual return will be a welcome development, adding quality and experience to the squad.

Manchester City and Croatia fans will be keenly following Mateo Kovacic’s rehabilitation progress, eager to see the influential midfielder back in the heart of Pep Guardiola’s midfield.