Former Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor has identified Chelsea forward Kai Havertz as an early candidate for the 2022-23 Premier League flop of the Season recognition.
Havertz, who has three years left on his contract at Stamford Bridge, joined the Blues from Bayer Leverkusen in a deal worth up to £71 million in the summer of 2020. The 23-year-old has established himself as a first-team starter in London, helping his club lift three trophies.
The Germany international has been an underwhelming signing for the west London outfit despite scoring the famous 2020-21 UEFA Champions League final winner for them. He has scored just once in eight appearances across all competitions this season.
Speaking to talkSPORT, Agbonlahor criticized Havertz for his poor finishing in front of goal as he labeled him a flop. He said:
"Last season, everyone was like Havertz, he's going to be exciting next season, he's got used to the season in the PL, but this season he looks lost."
He added:
"He's not using his strength and his size. He's getting frustrated and he's missing chances he shouldn't be missing."
The five-time Premier League champions have endured a torrid start to the campaign, scoring just nine goals in nine matches. Havertz has especially underperformed in the ongoing campaign, along with the likes of Mason Mount, Hakim Ziyech and Christian Pulisic.
Having scored just 24 goals in 100 matches for the Blues, Havertz has been under fire more often than not. He has been linked with a permanent move to Bayern Munich next summer, as per Simon Phillips.
Chelsea are currently seventh in the 2022-23 Premier League standings with ten points from six matches. The Blues will next be in action against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday (October 1).
Glen Johnson believes Kai Havertz's future at Chelsea to be bleak
Speaking to Genting Casino, former Liverpool defender Glen Johnson claimed that Chelsea could plan to offload Kai Havertz. He said:
"Chelsea could look to replace Havertz. Teams are always looking to strengthen their squad. Things change fast in football and he's come up with some big goals in big games but for me he doesn't do it often enough."
He continued:
Chima92
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Failure?? He scored over 70 goals in the highest league in England. How is that failure??
70 goals? His mates hit over 100 to 150 goals in the premier league b4 retirement?? How many appearances did your buddy make in the Champions League?? Lets start from there?? 🤡🤡
Lahmmed•-•
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Dis Agbonogho of a guy na werey oo
This one pass werey
Vuudnpsuz
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anything wrong with Chelsea potter is going to make it with us
yes o
Beatsbybox
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Nothing good comes out of this guy, what's worse is, his own carrier has been average and a failure. You have the guts to disrespect and talk sh!t about others who are doing far better you were as a player. I hat€ people like this!
Failure?? He scored over 70 goals in the highest league in England. How is that failure??
Beatsbybox
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A lot of you guys are stoopid. Agbonlahor scored over 70 goals in the premier league. That deserves respect. There’s a reason why he’s paid to speak on the game.
Beatsbybox
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Everything about Agbonlahor is saying bad things about players that are better than his career
Havertz may be more talented but he has not had a better career thus far than Agbonlahor
Zasacimos
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anything wrong with Chelsea potter is going to make it with us
Kabcdenopz
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Dis Agbonogho of a guy na werey oo
confirm were ni
Chima92
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Nothing good comes out of this guy, what's worse is, his own carrier has been average and a failure. You have the guts to disrespect and talk sh!t about others who are doing far better you were as a player. I hat€ people like this!
mancsupporter
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How does this guy stay relevant
JusAKoolGuy
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Every retired flop thinks everyone is a flop..
And it is ridiculous especially if your weren't even as half good as the players you are calling flops🤦🏾♂️
resbekprs
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Some one who didn't play for any big club at anytime in his career is calling a person who is playing well for one of the biggest clubs in europe a flop. This Agbonlahor is just full of mouth. Mtcheeww
iffy1985
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Everything about Agbonlahor is saying bad things about players that are better than his career
Doybdklotz
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chelsea must fail. tuchel was the answer. boehly is a bad omen.
kikabekm
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Just how good were you in your prime Mr. Agbonlahor?
Ekenecore
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This one that have never played champion league football not to talk of about scoring in champion league final.
steevojox
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Every retired flop thinks everyone is a flop..
hawdempsyz
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Who's this Agbolo? everytime it's U talking, everytime it's U talking.
MwenePuta
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Gabby is making headlines lately [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]... Mostly making offensive comments. Last time, he irked Klopp, now this [Crylaugh].... He's problem planning to be the most popular pundit, like Man UTD with rumours [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Yimbeilz
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if Kai Havertz is not performing isn't your consent.
Gunners4ever❤
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Gabby Harry Maguire is still playing in EPL
He's not been playing since that Brentford game.
vekmpsuy
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this Agbonlahor talks at lots he himself as a player is much worst.. playing without any club trophy he has won??
Joelinhocent
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This always keeps putting his mouth on clubs and players what was his level of play and what trophy did he won.
Joelinhocent
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Please can someone tell me what level of football and trophy (ies) that this won in his play days and what was some of the biggest club he ever played for during that time of played.
Ndegma
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Gabby Harry Maguire is still playing in EPL
Joy_DI
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Dis Agbonogho of a guy na werey oo
Yuyabmost
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it is not true hater
Wipceiknr
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xalay yaadheelay
Wipceiknr
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caraway was heel a to