Kovacic

Chelsea manager, Graham Potter, has explained his decision on midfielder Mateo Kovacic during his side's Premier League 1-1 draw against Manchester United.

“We would plan for him to have less time than he has, but things have conspired, so he has been on the pitch. “Then you look at the schedule, and it is suddenly games Wednesday and Saturday – it is impossible for him to start all the games. “He has been nursing a knee for all of the season, pretty much,” Potter said at his post-match press conference after the game.

Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic surprised fans and pundits when he was seen leaving the pitch against Manchester United virtually naked.

[football.london](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/chelsea-kovacic-man-united-streak-25332317), Kovacic was seen handing over his entire kit to a [Chelsea](/clubs/chelsea) supporter. After the clash finished in a 1-1 draw, with a Jorginho penalty canceled out by a Casemiro header, Kovacic was seen running off the field in only his underwear. [Chelsea](/clubs/chelsea) midfielder [Mateo Kovacic](/players/mateo-kovacic) surprised fans and pundits when he was seen leaving the pitch against [Manchester United](/clubs/manchester-united) virtually naked.

Following Chelsea's 1-1 draw with Manchester United, Blues head coach Graham Potter gave details on Mateo Kovacic's and Kalidou Koulibaly's injuries.

In addition to that, the extent of the injury is currently unknown Though Potter has given us further insight on the Croatian. Firstly he was asked of the severity of the injury sustained by Koulibaly. Fofana had begun to make an impact at both ends of the pitch. Tellingly, the first Although, an even later goal for the Red Devils spoiled the party in west London.

Well, post the 1-1 draw against Manchester United, the Croatian professional footballer gave away his shorts and shirt to a fan in the stands.

The views and facts appearing in the social media post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY, also LatestLY does not assume any responsibility or liability for the same.) Yep, the generous footballer was left with nothing but his underwear! But why on earth was the Chelsea midfielder running almost naked across the Stamford Bridge pitch?

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has questioned Erik ten Hag's decision to substitute Jadon Sancho with Fred during Saturday's 1-1 draw with ...

It’s now a big test for them to take that next level. You’d like to win those games still, of course you would but really looking back on the game they should have won it. I thought Fred coming on when he did for Sancho didn’t really help the game.

Chelsea news: Chilwell reveals what Potter said to him about the tactical tweak after half an hour.

We want to match any team that comes here and it was unlucky for us to concede in the last minute. "It was just one of those games but I thought we had it [the win], we were defending well and then to be honest I don't know how Casemiro's got the power on that header to send it up and down. [Teammate Ruben Loftus-Cheek admitted that it wasn't the best of games and that his side need improve quickly under their new manager.](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/chelsea-manchester-united-loftus-cheek-25334024) "It was scrappy, both teams weren't clean on the ball," the 26-year-old told the Chelsea website. "I was the closest player to him [Potter] so he pulled me and said we were going to go to a back four. “In the first 30 minutes, they were really on top of us and dominated us a little bit so we made a tactical change," he said. [The change was followed by a different formation as the home side went to a 4-3-1-2 and overloaded Erik ten Hag's midfield.](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/jorginho-bruno-fernandes-chelsea-potter-25332644)

Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell lauded manager Graham Potter for a tactical change to farm some control back against Manchester United.

[ A View From The Bridge13 hours ago ](https://astamfordbridgetoofar.com/2022/10/loftus-cheek-happy-with-chelseas-unbeaten-form-despite-the-late-equaliser-from-united-latest-news/) [ A View From The Bridge15 hours ago](https://astamfordbridgetoofar.com/2022/10/chelsea-defender-chilwell-lauds-manager-potter-for-a-tactical-change-vs-united-latest-news/) [ A View From The Bridge12 hours ago ](https://astamfordbridgetoofar.com/2022/10/chelsea-manager-potter-has-three-forwards-in-mind-above-signing-cristiano-ronaldo-latest-news/) [ A View From The Bridge5 hours ago ](https://astamfordbridgetoofar.com/2022/10/chelsea-face-competition-from-liverpool-and-manchester-united-for-winger-jhon-duran-latest-transfer-news/) So, if Potter’s men were to lose on Tuesday and Milan win against Dinamo Zagreb, we are back to square one. [ A View From The Bridge4 hours ago ](https://astamfordbridgetoofar.com/2022/10/chelsea-keen-on-signing-as-roma-attacking-midfielder-lorenzo-pellegrini-latest-transfer-news/) He has already shown multiple traits of adapting in the game to help the team be one step ahead of the opposition. “I was the closest player to him [Potter] so he pulled me and said we were going to go to a back four. [ ARTICLES11 hours ago ](https://astamfordbridgetoofar.com/2022/10/graham-potter-delivers-a-candid-verdict-on-chelsea-attack-following-manchester-united-draw/) That move stemmed the control of United and allowed Chelsea to come back and play their own game. Potter then made a change in the 36th minute, removing third centre-back Marc Cucurella and replacing him with midfielder Even though they are top in their group table, they are only three points ahead of third-placed AC Milan.