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Mateo Kovacic
Toni Kroos, Luka Modric, Casemiro, James Rodriguez, Marco Asensio and Aleix Febas. These are the names one has to compete with in Real Madrid. Bought from Inter Milan in 2015, the Croatian has made only 28 appearances for Los Blancos so far.
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Supremely gifted and still only 22, Kovacic is a versatile midfielder capable of playing in many positions. However, his best position is supposed to be in the deep-lying playmaker role.
Kovacic is blessed with oodles of talent, and it is only the surplus of riches in the midfield area which is denying Kovacic the chance to impress the Real Madrid faithful. The Croatian needs to play regular football to hone his potential and a loan or a permanent move away will work wonders for him.
