What…? See why Pep Guardiola approached £150,000 per week Chelsea star last night
Pep Guardiola made a beeline for Mateo Kovacic after Chelsea’s match against Manchester City yesterday. Nizaar Kinsella witnessed Guardiola’s effort to stop the Croatian international at the sound of the final siren.
The City manager was “making a special effort to talk to Kovacic.” Pep Guardiola’s habit of talking to the opponents continued last night.
However, Thanks to a tap-in by Riyad Mahrez just after the hour mark, City managed to squeak out three points. Most of the time, Graham Potter’s men held their own and occasionally scared their guests throughout the evening.
Despite suffering greatly during the match and even before a ball was kicked, they did not submit to the reigning league champions
Mason Mount was the most recent absence from Potter’s lengthy injury list going into the game. The Chelsea boss then saw Raheem Sterling and Christian Pulisic leave the field as a result of personal medical issues.
Kovacic is a powerful midfielder. The 28-year-old was making his first start since Croatia finished third at the World Cup. Kovacic is one of Chelsea’s best player.
It’s hardly surprising that Guardiola wanted to talk to him after the game; presumably, he wasn’t looking to move players.