Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic is a former altar boy who watches videos of Paul Scholes to improve
Devout Christian has joined the Blues on a season-long loan from Real Madrid and has been studying the Manchester United legend to prepare
MATEO KOVACIC was an altar boy and Christianity is a big part of his life.
Slightly further down the pecking order from God is another divine figure to many — Paul Scholes.
Chelsea’s new recruit Kovacic is determined to learn the English way of life and of playing football.
And part of that process has involved studying YouTube videos of Manchester United’s legendary midfielder.
In his first interview since signing a season-long loan deal from Real Madrid, Kovacic said: “Every player has to be himself— but for me Scholes was one of the best ever.
“He was amazing. I still enjoy watching his videos on YouTube.