Chelsea verdict: Havertz proves value after CWC and Champions League winners

KAI HAVERTZ took a deep breath earlier than slotting residence the decisive penalty making Chelsea world champions.

Say what you need about his profession in West London up to now, however he’s now notched the winner in each the Champions League remaining and the ensuing Membership World Cup remaining.

The Copa Libertadores champions solely had 30 per cent possession however equalised on the counter once they had been awarded a penalty for a doubtful handball.

It took extra-time and one other suspect VAR choice for Chelsea to interrupt down Palmeiras, who labored arduous to drive the Blues deep into the Abu Dhabi night time.

However when the Havertz was requested to supply, he discovered the underside left nook with confidence.

The 22-year-old German scored the conclusive objective in opposition to Man Metropolis within the Champions League remaining in Could earlier than figuring out the Membership World Cup trophy.

Havertz is the primary participant to supply this feat because the biggest of all-time Lionel Messi did it for Barcelona in 2011.

He has been out and in of the Thomas Tuchel’s workforce this season.

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The German worldwide hasn’t scored a Premier League objective because the begin of November.

And has solely began one league recreation since contracting Covid earlier than Christmas.

However Saturday night time’s heroics may elevate his recreation to that of Blues fan’s expectations.

Havertz spoke about his profitable spot kick after the sport.

He mentioned: “It’s wonderful. After champions of Europe, we at the moment are champions of the world. It sounds higher.

“I used to be nervous, I’ve to be sincere. It’s a giant penalty. It’s simply loopy.

“It was good I stored the nerves. I’m very blissful.

“I used to be the third penalty taker however I used to be the one one left on the pitch.

“My team-mates gave me belief. I dreamed all the time as a child of this. That is a tremendous feeling for me.”

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