Chelsea forward Kai Havertz did a lot of good work in build-up play against Malmo last night but his lack of goals are beginning to concern supporters.
The German international has been trusted with the number 9 role by manager Thomas Tuchel in the absence of Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner but he has only scored three times in 15 appearances this season.
Fans on Twitter weren’t too critical of Havertz’s performance in Sweden yesterday evening but there are niggling doubts over whether the 22-year-old is likely to fulfil his full potential:
Not convincing, we've played him in every attacking position but we s don't know his favourite position.
— 🥶™ (@CFCChily) November 2, 2021
Playing like a 10 mil player, not a 100
— E$ (@EStalsburg) November 2, 2021
Meh, needs to do better
— AJ ☘ (@CarefreeAJ_) November 2, 2021
Insipid. Yet again. I just cannot see this ‘generational talent’ some speak of
— The Special John (@TheBoyDiego10) November 2, 2021
Needs to do better in front of goal when he’s playing that role
— TweetChelseaUK (@TweetChelseaUK) November 2, 2021
loses the ball too often and misses far too many chances will never be 'great'.
— Gerdmula13 (@gerdymula13) November 2, 2021
Different perspective had he scored the last 1v1. His overall game seems to be getting better recent games, just needs to finish now
— 🇰🇿 (@branojrr) November 2, 2021
wasn’t bad but needs to be more clinical to play that Cf position
— saunak⚡️ (@saunakfootball) November 2, 2021
With young players, it is generally best just to be patient. The German undoubtedly has to do better if he wants to keep his place when the likes of Lukaku returns but he is still developing his game.
Whether Havertz will ever match the hype that surrounded him before his arrival at Stamford Bridge, it is unlikely, but he needs to be given more than 15 months before people make a definitive judgement on him.
