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Chelsea news: Fans URGE club to make Mateo Kovacic deal permanent – this is why
CHELSEA fans are calling for the club to sign Mateo Kovacic permanently.
'We played a good game, we win again and we are really happy about this!' - @Mateo_Kova23 ������
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) September 27, 2018
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Kovacic joined the Blues on a one-year loan deal from Real Madrid in a move which sweetened the exit of goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.
The midfielder has made six appearances for the Blues so far this term, cementing his place in Maurizio Sarri side with some strong performances.
Kovacic impressed against Liverpool during their midweek Carabao Cup victory at Anfield.
Daniel Sturridge opened the scoring as the hosts took an early lead but late goals from Emerson Palmieri and Eden Hazard ensured Chelsea’s place in the fourth round.
And 24-year-old Kovacic was quick to speak highly of the club’s desire to secure success this campaign following the win over Liverpool.
“We need to be focussed on the target and we need to win,” he said after the game. “The most important thing in football is to play well and to win.
“To win is really important for our group and we played a good game and we won again and I’m really really happy about this.”
“I’m enjoying it a lot since I came,” Kovacic continued.
“I’m really happy here, it’s amazing and it’s only important that the team is playing good and winning. That’s the most important thing.”
Kovacic lauded team-mate Hazard after the Belgium netted his outrageous solo goal five minutes from time.
“He’s an incredible, incredible player,” Kovacic added. “He helps us a lot but the team is also helping him so it’s a nice connection and of course it’s a beautiful goal and he deserves it.”
And Kovacic’s impressive performances and positive comments about the Blues have resulted in many fans calling for the club to make his loan deal permanent.
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“Sign him for good @ChelseaFC,” a fan tweeted.
And one fan responded with: “I mean we HAVE TO right? He’s sensational.”
Another said: “Give him a long contract!”
“I will be really sad if you don’t sign this lad permanently,” a fourth fan wrote
“It's insane how much our midfield has improved this season with him and Jorginho,” another fan commented. “He's a delight to watch on the ball.”