A blow to Manchester City with Kovacic for Miss World Cup

Manchester City City Matteo Kovacic was excluded from the club’s World Cup after undergoing surgery due to Achilles injury.

The international Croatian international suffered from the end of the season, as it was left outside the team for the final defeat of the FA Cup to Crystal Palace due to a slight injury before returning against Bournemouth and was expelled in a 3-1 victory in the city.

After that, he missed the victory of the last day in Fulham, who witnessed the men of Pep Guardiola, securing a place in the Champions League next season.

Injury update: Matteo Kovacic

Manchester City (Mancity) June 2, 2025

Kovacic now will go summer to recover in the hope that it will be fit for the beginning of the next season.

The city statement wrote: “Manchester City can confirm that Matteo Kovacic has undergone an Achilles injury.

“The Croatian midfielder at the FIFA World Cup is now scheduled, where the city goes to the United States of America in June.

“Matteo will spend the summer rehabilitation from the operation and everyone in the club wishes you a quick recovery.”

The first match of the city in the club’s World Cup comes on June 18 When they take on Widad Casablanca.

They will face Aln and Juventus in Group G.