Player Review
91 - TOTS
I don't normally write reviews but this time I decided Kovacic deserves one. I packed this guy in some random pack and I was so excited to see the Croatian Flag as a Chelsea Fan. His shooting is 79 which looks alright but his in game stats are bad. He will miss most chances. I slapped an anchor on him and used him as a CDM in a 4-2-3-1(2) alongside PIM Gattuso. This guy was EVERYWHERE, I've used 90 IF Kante and Kovacic felt like him, but wayy better on the ball. He was a defensive tank and was also very helpful offensively. His transition play is brilliant. Overall he was an absolute monster in midfield, very well rounded card, he is very versatile and you can play him anywhere. He has a big influence on games and is one of the best coin-for-coin players on this game.
• Dribbling - Great agility, balance, ball control, and 4* skills he can get past anybody without any issues. Also can't be pushed off easily. Only got bodied once during my whole WL by 91 Boateng
• Passing - This guy can pick out passes anywhere on the field with 98 short passing and 91 long passing. 4* weak foot means he can do it pretty well on both feet.
• Defending - After using an anchor, he's got 99 Def. Awareness, 99 Stand Tackle, 97 Interceptions and 91 Slide Tackle. These stats are not a lie and he plays like a defensive beast in game. He bullies Ben Yedder, Kent and Neymar off the ball and even though his strength is a bit on the low side, it's still enough to get the job done and the 99 aggression makes up for it.
Pace - 90 pace with an anchor is enough for a CDM and he can track runs and keep up with attackers easily
Physical - His 99 aggression is really helpful he will stop at nothing to get the ball back. 93 stamina means he can easily last the full 90.
Shooting - His shooting stats are unfortunately quite poor and the 70 finishing is accurate. He will miss most chances even on his strong foot
Physical - Strength is a bit low but it doesn't really matter