Chelsea sealed its spot in the Quarterfinal after a 2-0 win against Dortmund at Stamford Bridge. Note that Chelsea took the lead in the first half after Raheem Sterling’s strike. In the early stages of the second half, Kai Havertz doubled the lead from the penalty spot....CONTINUE READING
Well, fans have been talking about Chelsea’s creativity in the game, Kai Havertz’s brilliant display, Gallagher’s introduction, Kepa’s saves, Dortmund’s press in the latter stages of the game, and the importance of the back-to-back win for Graham Potter, but this article will centre on how Kai Havertz’s performance suggests why Graham Pitter has chosen to start him repeatedly.
1. The German Was One Of The Best Players On The Pitch, And His Display Vindicated Graham Potter.
For many weeks, Graham Potter has been heavily criticized for starting Havertz despite his poor performances. Against Dortmund, the German forward proved his doubters wrong. He was dropping deep in midfield to link up with his teammates and was also Chelsea’s most dangerous forward.
In the first half of the game, he scored a goal that was ruled out for offside and also played a shot against the post. In the second half, he showed great composure as he scored a retaken penalty despite missing the first kick. Hence, the German’s overall display suggests why Graham Potter keeps starting him.
