Manchester City midfielder Mateo Kovacic is set to miss the FIFA Club World Cup after undergoing Achilles surgery.

The 31-year-old missed the FA Cup final defeat to Crystal Palace through injury and was suspended for the final game of the Premier League season against Fulham after picking up a red card against Bournemouth in the penultimate match of the campaign.

A statement issued by City on Monday said: "Manchester City can confirm that Mateo Kovacic has undergone surgery on an Achilles injury.

"The Croatian midfielder is now set to miss the FIFA Club World Cup as City head to the USA in June.

"Mateo will spend the summer rehabilitating from the operation and everyone at the club wishes him a speedy recovery."

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