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04 Aug 2026, 14:19

Kovachich says he will have to leave Manchester City after the season

  • Mateo Kovachich said he is set to leave Manchester City after the season.
  • It has been reported that the 32-year-old midfielder is suffering a knee injury and has been ruled out for the remainder of the season.
  • Ahead of the match against K-League All Stars, Atletico Madrid’s midfielder Mateo Kovachich also said he expects to take part in the Community Shield against Arsenal on 16 September.

Manchester City midfielder Mateo Kovachich has said that he is set to leave the club after the season.

According to the information provided, the 32-year-old midfielder is set to miss the rest of the season after suffering a knee injury in the match against Inter Milan; he is also expected to miss a number of games due to the injury.

Kovachich added that he will be out for longer after the new injury sustained during the match against Manchester City’s club “Rakhue na nogo”, with the midfielder suffering a knee injury that will keep him out for several weeks. Mateo Kovachich noted that the injury is likely to be more serious than expected, and that he will need time to recover.

In the season opener, Kovachich said he will miss the match against K-League All Stars due to the injury. Kovachich also said he will not be able to play in the Community Shield against Arsenal on 16 September, and that he expects to return to action in the Premier League in a few weeks.

According to the latest reports, Kovachich’s injury could be more serious than previously thought, with the player facing a long recovery. It is also reported that the midfielder will miss the next few matches for Manchester City.

It has been reported that Kovachich’s injury will keep him out for at least 45 days, and that the player may miss the remainder of the Premier League season. However, it is also said that he could return to training sooner than expected.

Tags: Sport/Football

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