Mateo Kovacic was content with how he performed on his Chelsea debut as the Blues narrowly defeated Arsenal 3-2.
The Croatian international arrived at Stamford Bridge on a season-long loan deal towards the end of the summer transfer window but was forced to wait until the second game of the season to make his debut for Chelsea.
Nevertheless, when the time had arrived for Kovacic to step into Maurizio Sarri’s line-up, he failed to disappoint. The midfielder turned in a cultured display and aided his side as they made it two wins from two in the Premier League.
In an interview with Sport Klub, the newest Chelsea recruit reflected on his first appearance in the top-flight of English football and appeared to be satisfied with his efforts.
I am happy because of victory, the most important is that the team played good. I feel fine, I miss rhythm but I just joined the team. I am working fine and improving. It was important for me after three years without continuity of play in Madrid, to find a team and coach that want me, and that happened in Chelsea.
Kovacic will be hoping that he has done enough to convince Sarri that he should start in Chelsea’s third outing of the new season against Newcastle United next weekend.
The club who wanted me and the coach that believes in me. That is what I need. Sarri knows me for a long time and I watched a lot of his matches. He loves to play, the team is great, with a lot of big players. I don’t expect it to be hard for me to adapt.
