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  • Kai Havertz breaks Messi’s 11-year record

    Kai Havertz breaks Messi’s 11-year record

    Chelsea star Kai Havertz has broken Lionel Messi’s 11-year record with his Club World Cup winning goal against Palmeiras on Saturday.

    Havertz netted the winner in the 2020/2021 Champions League final and also scored in the FIFA Club World Cup final on Saturday to break an 11-year record held by former Barcelona ace Messi.

    The Germany international was the hero for Thomas Tuchel’s side on Saturday as his 117th-minute penalty was all the Blues needed to win their title of the season.

    Romelu Lukaku gave the Blues the lead early in the second but the Brazilian side cancelled out the goal with Raphael Veiga’s penalty for the South American champions

    But Havertz shot the decisive spot-kick in the final after the ball struck the arm of defender Luan Garcia, who was sent off three minutes later.

    Havartz scored the only goal of the game last May when Chelsea beat Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City in the Champions League final.

    His penalty goal against Palmeiras on Saturday means he has broken an 11-year record held by Lionel Messi.

    Messi was the last player to net in the finals of both the Champions League and subsequent Club World Cup, back in 2011.

    The Argentine superstar scored in that year’s Champions League final as Barcelona beat Manchester United 3-1.

    Messi went on to score again in the Club World Cup final, bagging a brace in the 4-0 demolition of Brazilian club Santos.

    Until Havertz broke the record on Saturday, no other player had scored in a combination of the Champions League and Club World Cup finals in over a decade.

  • Club World Cup: Champions of the world sounds better – Havertz

    Club World Cup: Champions of the world sounds better – Havertz

    Chelsea matchwinner Kai Havertz is full of pride after proving the matchwinner in the Club World Cup final against Palmeiras.

    Havertz’s extra-time penalty saw Chelsea win the final 2-1.

    He said: “It’s amazing. After champions of Europe, we are now champions of the world. It sounds better.

    “I was nervous [taking the penalty], I have to be honest. It’s a big penalty. It’s just crazy. It was good I kept the nerves. I am very happy. i

    “I was the third penalty taker but I was the only one left on the pitch.

    “My team-mates gave me trust. I dreamed always as a kid of this. This is an amazing feeling for me.”

  • Kai Havertz looks lazy like Ozil – Crouch

    Kai Havertz looks lazy like Ozil – Crouch

    Former England striker Peter Crouch has likened Chelsea midfielder Kai Havertz to Mesut Ozil.

    The 22-year-old played all 90 minutes but struggled to make an impact as Chelsea lost to Champions League opponents Juventus last night.

    In his post-match analysis for BT Sport, Crouch, 40, said: “I thought Ziyech and Havertz were very disappointing. I think Havertz reminds me of Ozil.

    “He does things where it comes easy to him and he looks technically brilliant.

    “But he can also look lazy and laboured at times and he can frustrate you and I thought tonight they were frustrating.”

  • Ex-Chelsea striker: Havertz growing in stature all the time

    Ex-Chelsea striker: Havertz growing in stature all the time

    Former Chelsea striker Tony Cascarino is full of praise for Kai Havertz.

    Cascarino highlighted Havertz for his performance in Germany’s 4-2 win against Portugal on Saturday afternoon.

    Speaking on TalkSport, the former Blue hailed our Champions League winner for his impact in Joachim Low’s side.

    “Havertz is a special player,” Cascarino said. “He is growing in stature all the time. He did it at the end of the season for Chelsea.”

    The 22-year-old was heavily involved in the two own goals scored by Portugal, causing trouble in the box.

    Havertz later grabbed a goal of his own, becoming Germany’s youngest ever goalscorer in any major competition since 2010.

    “Playing the game yesterday, he’s infectious in the way he plays,” Cascarino added. “He’s a lot quicker than people give him credit for.

    “When he gets going, he can move.”

  • Germany legend declares Chelsea star ‘just like Zidane’

    Germany legend declares Chelsea star ‘just like Zidane’

    Germany World Cup winner Lothar Matthaus has likened Chelsea midfielder Kai Havertz to Zinedine Zidane.

    Havertz was outstanding for Germany in their Euros victory over Portugal on the weekend.

    “I compare him with Zinedine Zidane in terms of skills, technique, vision and anticipating a situation,” Matthaus told Kicker.

    “Zidane did not seem fast, but that was when he held the ball. Havertz can do that too.”

    However, Matthaus emphasizes that Havertz still has a long way to go to reach the absolute top.

    “He could score more goals and improve in short movements with special training. He has a good eye, good ball control, good positional play, good technique.

    “In addition, Havertz plays intelligently and uses his body well. Havertz is on his way, but nuances will determine whether he gets to the top, whether he becomes an excellent player or just a very good one.”

  • Chelsea fans expected me to be new Ronaldo – Havertz

    Chelsea fans expected me to be new Ronaldo – Havertz

    Chelsea star Kai Havertz admits he had to battle overblown expectations last season.

    Havertz – who finished the season by scoring the winning goal in the Champions League final – claims he was expected to hit the ground running in England upon arriving from Bayer Leverkusen.

    “People expect you to be the new Cristiano Ronaldo,” Havertz – who scored nine goals and recorded as many assists across all competitions for Chelsea – told Suddeutsche Zeitung.

    “But it won’t be that fast, everything is new and I really didn’t play my best football at the beginning.

    “I felt a completely different pressure than before in Leverkusen.”

    While Havertz says winning the Champions League has boosted his confidence, he admits it will count for little if Die Mannschaft fail to compete for international silverware this summer.

    “We’re with the national team, we have different processes and different goals here,” said Havertz.

    “Of course, this title gives me tailwind and a lot of self-confidence, but there’s no point in feeling like a Champions League winner if you screw up the European Championship afterwards.”

  • Havertz picks Chelsea’s toughest UCL opponent

    Havertz picks Chelsea’s toughest UCL opponent

    Chelsea ace Kai Havertz feels Atletico Madrid and Porto were the toughest opponents the Blues faced on their run to the Champions League final, selecting the pair over Real Madrid.

    The Blues will compete against Manchester City for the biggest prize in European club football in Porto on Saturday, in what will be the second all-English affair in three years.

    “Porto and Atletico were difficult to play because of their defensive strengths,” Havertz told Chelsea’s website. “They set themselves up in their own halves and wait for you to make a mistake.

    “For me, those were the most difficult games. My favourite game would be the second leg against Real Madrid when we reached the final. That was good.

    “There’s been a few good games, but for me the highlight would have to be the game against Real.”

  • Havertz hits double to boost Chelsea’s top-four hopes

    Havertz hits double to boost Chelsea’s top-four hopes

    Kai Havertz scored twice to boost Chelsea’s grip on a Champions League place and send Fulham closer to Premier League relegation.

    The German, one of five changes in between the Blues’ Champions League semi-final legs against Real Madrid, latched on to Mason Mount’s through ball to give them an early lead.

    He doubled their advantage when he finished after a one-two with Timo Werner.

    In between those efforts he also had a goal correctly ruled out for offside.

    Fulham had plenty of chances in the first half with Antonee Robinson and Ola Aina forcing good saves from Edouard Mendy.

    But they created nothing of note after the break and now sit nine points off safety with four games to go.

    Chelsea, who just need a goalless home draw against Real on Wednesday to reach the Champions League final, have a six-point cushion over West Ham in the top four.

  • This is where I want to play, Chelsea star declares

    This is where I want to play, Chelsea star declares

    Chelsea star Kai Havertz admits he feels comfortable in a false nine role.

    Havertz struck once and created another in their 4-1 win against Crystal Palace on Saturday.

    And speaking after the match, Havertz confirmed he felt happiest in the false nine position and wants to remain there.

    “Yeah I like it,” he said.

    “I think it’s a good position for me.

    “I think I have the freedom to go everywhere I want to go. As a striker it’s always easier to play.

    “I hope I can continue like that.”

  • Kante speaks on Kai Havertz form

    Kante speaks on Kai Havertz form

    Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante is confident Kai Havertz will prove his class.

    Kante has been impressed with the young German since his move from Bayer Leverkusen last summer, even if the 21-year-old has seen game time limited of late.

    “He has a good talent – good with the ball, calm and he has the ability to make a good last decision in the opponent’s half or box,” Kante told the club’s website. “He’s a reliable player for us because we can fund him and use his speed and his technique.

    “Obviously he’s young and he was a bit injured recently but he always stays positive and keeps a good work ethic.

    “It’s good to have him in the squad and I’m sure that he will do well in the future.”