Chelsea forward Kai Havertz has insisted it doesn’t matter what position he plays in as long as he scores goals, pushing back against critics pointing out he still hasn’t cemented himself a role.
Already this season, Havertz has operated as both a centre forward and attacking midfielder. That was also the case across his first two years at the club, while the German has even been utilised on either flank at various time since moving to Chelsea.
Havertz, who famously netted Chelsea’s winner in the 2021 UEFA Champions League final, scored his third goal of the season in this week’s crucial victory over Red Bull Salzburg.
“After three years [at Chelsea], everyone should know by now what I can do, that I’m flexible up front and I can play a lot of different positions,” he told reports, hitting back.
“Of course, sometimes it’s good to play in different positions and sometimes it’s bad, but in general I’m an offensive player. I like to be in the box. I like to score goals. I like to arrive in the box often and I don’t care if I’m there as a number nine or a number 10.
“If I’m in the box, I’m there to score goals and that’s it.”
Havertz was left on the bench as Chelsea drew with Manchester United last weekend, but had started four consecutive Premier League before that.
The Blues head to Brighton on Saturday afternoon for an early reunion between manager Graham Potter and his former club.