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Kai Havertz’s place will be under threat when Christian Pulisic and Hakim Ziyech are fit, says ex-Chelsea midfielder Craig Burley

Olatunjilewy by Olatunjilewy
September 21, 2020
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Kai Havertz’s place will be under threat when Christian Pulisic and Hakim Ziyech are fit, says ex-Chelsea midfielder Craig Burley
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Havertz has struggled so far

Havertz has struggled so far (Picture: Getty Images)

Former Chelsea midfielder Craig Burley says Kai Havertz has been ‘underwhelming’ so far and will face a battle for his place in the side when Christian Pulisic and Hakim Ziyech are fit.

The Germany international arrived at Stamford Bridge with a £70 million price tag and great expectations off the back of a phenomenal season for Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga.

Havertz was quiet on his debut in the 3-1 win over Brighton on the opening day, where occupied a right-wing spot.

Ziyech is yet to make his debut for the Blues

Ziyech is yet to make his debut for the Blues (Picture: Getty Images)

The 21-year-old was tested as a false nine in Sunday’s 2-0 loss to Liverpool, but was hooked off at half-time with the Blues reduced to 10 men and Frank Lampard looking to shore up his defence.

Chelsea’s extraordinary recruitment drive this summer saw them bring in the likes of Hakim Ziyech from Ajax, but the Moroccan picked up a knee injury in pre-season and is yet to feature, while last season’s star performer Pulisic was also deemed unready for the Liverpool clash.

But when the two attackers do eventually return, Burley foresees Havertz’s place in the side coming under threat based on his initial performances.

‘I’m sure the lad is testing his fitness and finding his feet and surroundings,’ the former Scotland international told ESPN FC.

But he found himself on the field in a more central role with Werner at times playing off the left and Mason Mount on the right, but again he was underwhelming.

‘Not questioning his talent, but for the first two games he’s certainly a player that when Pulisic and Ziyech are fit, he’s going to be the one coming under threat because of his first two performances.’

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