Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has praised star midfielder Mateo Kovacic, labelling him a 'wonderkid' while discu sing his journey at the west London club.The Croatian Santiago Casilla Jersey international signed for the Blues back in 2019 after four years at Real Madrid, the last Rickey Henderson Jersey of which was spent at Chelsea on loan.On Wednesday evening, Kovacic will get the chance to face his former side once again Tony Phillips Jersey as Chelsea host Los Blancos at Stamford Bridge in the quarter-final of the Champions League.Speaking at his side's pre-match pre s conference ahead of their midweek Champions League tie on Wednesday evening, manager Thomas Tuchel praised his star midfielder when asked about his journey so far Joe Morgan Jersey in west London.Scroll to ContinueSince beginning his journey with the Blues on Oakland Athletics Jersey loan back in 2018, he has made a total of 176 appearances acro s five seasons, scoring just four goals.Follow Absolute Chelsea on: | | |