EPL: Chelsea’s Kovacic names his best midfielder ever

Chelsea midfielder, Mateo Kovacic has described Manchester United legend, Paul Scholes as the best midfielder ever.

Kovacic said he regularly watches videos of Scholes on YouTube.

Kovacic, who joined Chelsea on a season-long loan deal from Real Madrid in the summer.

“Every player has to be himself – but for me Scholes was one of the best ever,” the Croatia international told The Sun.

“He was amazing. I still enjoy watching his videos on YouTube.

“Sometimes I go home and watch him to learn something new.

“He had everything, he was the modern midfielder – scoring goals, defending well, tackling.

“I don’t copy anybody but I do like to watch Scholes.

“I also watch other players to see what I can do better. Players like Luka Modric and Andres Iniesta, too.”