Maurizio Sarri has confirmed that Mateo Kovacic is fit to play for Chelsea against Tottenham this weekend.
ESPN correspondent Liam Twomey confirmed Sarri’s comments in a tweet today and also noted that Chelsea have no major injuries, instead just ‘little problems’.
Twitter: Sarri says Chelsea have ‘little problems’ rather than significant injuries after the international break. Adds that… https://t.co/J2iDeyV0Rq (@liam_twomey)
Tottenham host Chelsea tomorrow in a London Derby, with Chelsea sitting in third place, one point ahead of Tottenham who are currently in fourth place.
The Croatian has played 15 times for Chelsea this season but was seen as a doubt for this weekend’s crucial match as he missed out on his country’s loss to England last Sunday in the Nations League with a muscular injury.
Kovacic has been very impressive ever since he joined the London club from Real Madrid on loan in the summer and has been a big part in Chelsea’s unbeaten run so far this season.
Chelsea have an option to buy the midfielder after his loan deal finishes in the summer and it would be surprising if they passed on the opportunity to sign the Croatian.
