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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Luke Baker

Mateo Kovacic ruled out of Club World Cup after undergoing surgery

Manchester City midfielder Mateo Kovacic will miss the Club World Cup after undergoing surgery for an achilles tendon injury.

The Croatian has been battling the injury for a while and it caused him to miss the 1-0 FA Cup final loss to Crystal Palace last month. He has now had it repaired with surgery and could be set to miss three months.

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