Kovacic, 32, has played for City since 2023, but now finds the club engulfed in a war with the Premier League that has seen them found guilty of the vast majority of their financial charges.
Manchester City midfielder Mateo Kovacic missed an open goal from eight yards out during Croatia's clash against England on Saturday. After winning the ball from Elliot Anderson and rounding goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, Kovacic sliced his effort wide of the empty net, prompting social media users to question if off-field issues at his club affected his focus.
Manchester City are appealing after being found guilty of the vast majority of their Premier League financial charges. England manager Thomas Tuchel acknowledged that the situation has become a major topic in camp, noting that Manchester City players Marc Guehi, Elliot Anderson, and Nico O'Reilly are naturally concerned about their futures.
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