Graham Potter, the manager of Chelsea, gave an explanation of his choice about Mateo Kovacic during his team’s Premier League match against Manchester United on Saturday. The score was tied at one apiece.
Because of a persistent knee issue, Potter claimed he did not start Kovacic against Manchester United.
Marco Cucurella was replaced by the Croatian international during the Englishman’s first-half substitution.
In his post-game press conference, Potter stated, “He has been nursing a knee for pretty much the whole season.”
Then you see that there are suddenly games on Wednesday and Saturday; he is unable to start every game.
“We had intended for him to spend less time on the field than he has, but events conspired to keep him there.
Then you see that there are suddenly games on Wednesday and Saturday; he is unable to start every game.
“We had intended for him to spend less time on the field than he has, but events conspired to keep him there.
We are aware of his talent, but you should also be aware of the player’s circumstances.
