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Mateo Kovacic, a Manchester City midfielder, will miss the upcoming Club World Cup and Croatia's World Cup qualifiers due to Achilles surgery. The 2025 Club World Cup, featuring 32 teams, starts on June 14, with City's first match on June 18. City manager Pep Guardiola has Rodri back from injury to bolster his midfield options. Kovacic is expected to spend the summer in rehabilitation.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff