Kai Havertz

2022 - 9 - 27

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Kai Havertz sends clear message to Graham Potter on Chelsea role ... (Football.London)

Chelsea news: Kai Havertz netted a brilliant double for Germany in their thrilling six-goal Nations League clash with England at Wembley on Monday evening ...

In Germany's draw with England on Monday, Havertz started the match as the main striker, but in the second-half, Hansi Flick reshuffled his side and the Chelsea attacker dropped deeper. [has been able to work closely](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/aubameyang-chalobah-graham-potter-chelsea-25038647) with his new boss over the two-week break. He saw so much more of the ball. Havertz can play, and is perhaps more natural, in one of the roles behind the central striker. It's a formation Potter used on numerous occasions when he was in charge at Brighton and it's something Chelsea supporters are set to become accustomed to seeing in their new head coach's tenure in west London. England were then handed a penalty that was dispatched by Harry Kane brilliantly, with many thinking that would be enough for the home side to win the game. The 23-year-old hasn't been at his best for Chelsea so far this season. The Chelsea attacker, on the edge of the box, struck the ball first time into the corner after some good work from Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka. England then replied with a goal from Luke Shaw, with James the provider. Havertz then doubled the visitors' lead at Wembley with a fantastic left-footed shot from outside of the box that left Pope with no chance. The Three Lions had already been relegated following defeat in Italy on Friday evening, while Germany were unable to qualify for the finals. Potter had the chance to see Raheem Sterling, Reece James, Mason Mount and Kai Havertz play, with Ben Chilwell being an unused substitute.

Kai Havertz's Germany performance vs England hands Graham ... (SPORTbible)

Kai Havertz's two-goal performance against England has shown Graham Potter the German's best position for Chelsea different to Thomas Tuchel's role.

[Thomas Tuchel](https://www.sportbible.com/thomas-tuchel) utilised the German as a false nine during his time at Stamford Bridge, preferring him to club-record signing Romelu Lukaku last season. It's now up to Potter to find a way to implement Havertz into his Chelsea side, but his performances during the international break have handed the English coach the perfect blueprint to implement him into his system at Stamford Bridge. With him playing in behind a Aubamayeang, Havertz's role and responsibility changes and this will allow him to become the creative outlet of the Chelsea team, and also give him the space to run with the ball, take long shots and also contribute with hard-working defensive output as he has done previously. Chelsea have struggled for creativity in recent months, with Havertz often looking a frustrated figure upfront as he would struggle for chances and have to finish the one or two he got a game. Flick sees Havertz play as a second striker or a number 10, dropping deep to pick the ball up and act as more of a creative outlet. In addition to this, the arrival of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Armando Broja being handed his chance in the Blues' squad this season will no doubt have an impact on Havertz's minutes at Stamford Bridge if he is to be considered as a number nine.

Two Chelsea Players Score In England's 3-3 Draw With Germany (Sports Illustrated)

Two Goal's from Kai Havertz and a stunning strike from Mason Mount saw England's last international fixture end in a draw.

[Raheem Sterling](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/raheem-sterling/profil/spieler/134425), [Reece James](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/reece-james/profil/spieler/472423) and [Mason Mount](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/mason-mount/profil/spieler/346483) and Germany starting [Kai Havertz](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/kai-havertz/profil/spieler/309400). [Jorginho](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jorginho/profil/spieler/102017) also saw game time last night, helping his side to top the group. [Ilkay Gundogan](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ilkay-gundogan/profil/spieler/53622) slotted home his penalty to give the away side the lead, 15 minutes later, Havertz unleashed a superb strike after receiving the ball from former teammate [Timo Werner](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/timo-werner/profil/spieler/170527), placing the ball into the top corner. [Harry Kane](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/harry-kane/profil/spieler/132098) penalty then put the Three Lions in front for the first time in the game but England's lead did not last long after Havertz picked up his second of the match after capitalising on a spilt ball which would then see the game end 3-3. [Luke Shaw](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/luke-shaw/profil/spieler/183288), who would then smash the ball in, igniting the comeback. [Report: Chelsea Interested In Monaco Defender Benoit Badiashile](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/chelsea-interested-in-benoit-badiashile) [Report: Paulo Maldini Confirms Offers For Rafael Leao Amid Chelsea Interest](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-paulo-maldini-confirms-offers-for-rafael-leao-amid-chelsea-interest) [Report: Chelsea Expected To Try Again For Anthony Gordon In January](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-expected-to-try-again-for-anthony-gordon-in-january) [Report:](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-one-of-the-clubs-interested-in-villarreals-alex-baena) [Chelsea One Of The Clubs Interested In Villareal's Alex Baena](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-one-of-the-clubs-interested-in-villarreals-alex-baena) [Report: Chelsea 'Approached' Sheffield United For Sander Berge](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-approached-sheffield-united-for-sander-berge) [Ivory Coast Are Hoping To Convince Wesley Fofana To Declare For Them](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/news/ivory-coast-are-hoping-to-convince-wesley-fofana-to-declare-for-them) [Report: Graham Potter Would Like To Keep Anthony Barry at Chelsea](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-graham-potter-would-like-to-keep-anthony-barry-at-chelsea) [Edouard Mendy Returns Back To First Team Training](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/news/edouard-mendy-returns-back-to-first-team-training)

Kai Havertz awarded Player of the Match after changing position for ... (The Chelsea Chronicle)

Chelsea's Kai Havertz was awarded player of the match after a switch in positions for Germany against England.

Anonymous in the first half but utterly integral from a deeper role after the break.” [struggled in the opening 45 minutes in the striker role he has been used in at Stamford Bridge.](https://www.thechelseachronicle.com/player-quotes/its-a-bit-harder-150k-a-week-chelsea-player-names-position-on-the-pitch-he-will-now-find-more-difficult/) [Kai Havertz](https://www.thechelseachronicle.com/tag/kai-havertz/) has been awarded [Player of the Match by 90min for his performance in Germany’s 3-3 draw ](https://www.90min.com/posts/england-3-3-germany-player-ratings-as-three-lions-share-the-spoils-in-six-goal-second-half-thriller-01gdxetww7wq/amp)with England at Wembley.

Germany Need To Solve The Timo Werner Enigma To Regain ... (Forbes)

Timo Werner was wide open, only England keeper Nick Pope was to beat but instead of looking to shoot, Werner squared the ball for Kai Havertz, and England's ...

Werner has the quality to be prolific, and national team head coach Hansi Flick is a strong believer in his qualities. The moments against England and Hungary were symbolic for the RB Leipzig star. Leroy Sané (51’) and Werner (57’) had the biggest chances of the game. That game ended in a 1-0 surprise victory for the visiting Magyars. Both those opportunities would remain a footnote in the Germany game against England. That moment in the 59th minute would have doubled Germany’s lead to make it 2-0 against England.

Mount on his Wembley goal and sticking together (Chelsea FC)

Mason Mount is relishing the opportunity of playing at his first World Cup this winter and believes there were plenty of positives for England to take in ...

‘We need to stick together that is the most important thing. It’s soon going to be upon us, and I can’t really put it into words that first game. ‘To score a goal at Wembley is such a special moment and hear the fans celebrate, it means so much.

"The last 3 years everyone can see how good he is" - Chelsea star ... (Sportskeeda)

Chelsea defender Reece James has backed Mason Mount, who is enduring a tough spell with the club.

Chalobah has played 31 games for the Blues across competitions. He has registered 30 goals and 32 assists in 168 games for the Blues so far. However, Kai Havertz equalised for Germany as the game ended 3-3. The hosts went 2-0 down, but goals from Luke Shaw, Mount and Whenever he gets a chance he likes to bring the best he can and provide for the team.” The last three years everyone can see how good he is and what he provides.