Luka Modric gives ‘three-word’ verdict on Mateo Kovacic following their World Cup campaign

 Luka Modric gives ‘three-word’ verdict on Mateo Kovacic following their World Cup campaign

Hieu Pham 20/12/2022

On social media, Mateo Kovacic, a midfielder for Chelsea and a teammate from Croatia, was brilliantly summed up by Luka Modric.

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On social media, Mateo Kovacic, a midfielder for Chelsea and a teammate from Croatia, was brilliantly summed up by Luka Modric.

At the World Cup, Modric and Kovacic embarked on a unique voyage that might have been their final significant excursion together on the international stage.

The two played a key role in their country’s difficult and valiant run to the semifinals, where they fell short against eventual champions Argentina.

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After making it through two penalty shootouts and two lengthy matches, defeating the South Americans was simply one step too much. Nevertheless, Modric and Kovacic received a bronze medal for their efforts after defeating Morocco in the third-place playoff. The distinction of being the greatest midfielder in the competition belonged to both of the Croats, an honor they would gladly share.

They have accomplished so much as a team, but regrettably, the best days are behind them. Sooner or later, Modric will hang up his international cleats, and his former Real Madrid teammate will likely take over as captain.

Kovacic is the heir to throne, with Croatia’s captain already giving him his blessing.

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In response to the Chelsea midfielder’s latest Instagram post, reflecting on the World Cup journey, Modric needed just three words to describe his compatriot.

‘You are incredible’ replied the 37-year-old, adding a love heart emoji for good measure.

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We couldn’t have put it better ourselves, Luka!

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the start of the season. In a Saturday night kickoff at Goodison Park, Chelsea battled to a shaky but significant victory over a well-organized Everton.

For Thomas Tuchel, it marked the end of a five-year streak in which Antonio Conte’s Blues had not triumphed at Everton since April of 2013. The traveling Chelsea fans understandably celebrated and thanked Frank Lampard after the three points were secured by a Jorginho penalty in the first half.

Marc Cucurella from Brighton was another important acquisition Chelsea made a few days before. Manchester City’s initial offer was reportedly outbid by a reported £62 million contract. A few days before to the signing announcemеnt, there was considerable uncertainty when Brighton issued a message on Twitter disputing credible rumors that a deal had been reached between the two clubs.

In the end, Cucurella joined Chelsea, with Levi Colwill moving in the opposite direction on loan for the season as a bonus.

After the famous handshake between Tuchel and Conte, which followed 95 minutes of touchline shenanigans, during a tense match against Spurs at Stamford Bridge on the second weekend of the season, a swarm of amazing memes erupted on Twitter.

Kalidou Koulibaly had given Chelsea a justifiable lead with a thundering volley from a corner, but Anthony Taylor, a former rᎥval of Chelsea, attracted criticism for failing to call a blatant foul on Kai Havertz in the lead-up to Spurs’ equalizer in the second half. Reece James gave Chelsea the lead again, which caused Tuchel to rush Mourinho-style down the touchline.

However, the game would once more be defined by the refereeing when Mike Dean, a VAR official, strangely missed Cristian Romero pulling the hair of Cucurella. In overtime, Harry Kane tied the score at the ensuing corner to add to the already tense derby.

Although they had given their best effort since losing to