Alan Shearer was critical of Manchester City midfielder Mateo Kovacic after his side’s 2-1 defeat against Wolves on Saturday.
Speaking to BBC Match of the Day, the popular pundit gave his two cents on the £150,000-a-week (Sport Rac) man’s showing.
After Manchester City suffered their first loss of the season against Wolves, Alan Shearer lambasted Mateo Kovacic for his shoddy display.
Alan Shearer criticises Mateo Kovacic after Manchester City lose to Wolves The 29-year-old was trusted by Pep Guardiola to fill the suspended Rodri’s boots at the Molineux Stadium.
However, after a promising start to life in sky blue, Kovacic delivered his worst performance for the club as a substitute defensive midfielder.
Alan Shearer definitely believes so, citing Mateo Kovacic as a major letdown for Manchester City against Wolves.
“Kovacic was moved to a different position today because Rodri was suspended.” He was the sitting midfielder, and he gave the ball away far too frequently. When playing against Manchester City, you must be near-perfect. Yes, they got some good fortune, but that’s what happened all day.”
Mateo Kovacic was simply terrible.
Alan Shearer is correct, as it is difficult to deny that the Manchester City technician had a nightmare afternoon against Wolves.
In possession, the four-time Champions League winner’s passing was far too vertical, particularly as he tried and failed to find Erling Haaland in behind the hosts’ defence.
Defensively, Kovacic amongst many of his teammates’ sloppy passing led to turnovers, for which he lacks the athleticism to cover as much ground as Rodri does to stop oppositions on the break.
All-round, the former Chelsea midfielder was appalling.
But in all fairness, it would be harsh to be overly critical of Kovacic as he was playing out of position against Wolves.
