Paul Merson has compared Chelsea star Kai Havertz to iconic Premier League figure Dennis Bergkamp.
Havertz, 22, is a left-footed attacker that's had a busy couple of seasons at Stamford Bridge.
His iconic goal to win the Champions League in the 2020/21 campaign is the clear standout moment from his Blues career so far. However, his record of 23 goals in 92 appearances across all competitions is perhaps underwhelming for someone with his talent.
The versatile star has played pretty much every position across the frontline, which is why many are uncertain on his best role. He ended up spending a lot of last season as a false-nine.
Merson compared Havertz to Bergkamp
Merson thinks Chelsea would be best off using Havertz in a number 10 role.
He's even made a big comparison to Arsenal legend Bergkamp, too. The retired Dutch attacker was one of the most eye-catching players in the Premier League during his career with his technique, vision and influence in a pocket behind the striker.
"Kai Havertz is a number 10 for me. Not a centre forward. I look at him as a Dennis Bergkamp kind of player," Merson wrote.
"He doesn't need the ball with his back to goal. He's too good for that. He needs the ball facing towards goal and he will make things happen."
Big third season
A lot of eyes will be on Havertz to see how he fares during his third year at the Bridge.
Jason Cundy claims Chelsea are a better side when he starts in attack, but will that continue when the new season begins?
The £150,000-a-week Germany international is an amazing talent that you want involved in the game, so dropping him as a No.10 does make sense.
However, it may be hard trying to find the right balance with both him and Mason Mount.
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Kenn2210
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It's not right what you're saying, the same formation that Chelsea use makes the to create so many chances but the attackers are poor in finishing and always remember FINISHING IS A PLAYER ABILITY NOT A COACH'S FORMATION brother. The only thing that cost Chelsea last season is not taking chances that they created, and all that was for attackers to blame.
Hmmm I was surprised when you said Chelsea creat many chances because the Chelsea I know hardly creat chances in single match infact who are the people creating the chances, those chances you called chances are not good enough to be called chances bro ok let me ask you a question, how many one one do we miss throughout the season maybe 1 or 2 maybe, how many tap in do we score ?? Is less than 10 in all match how many balls do we have inside the box In a single game 20% we are always going from front to side ways and from side ways back to middle from middle back to the defender
Kenn2210
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you just talking rubbish
That means you know nothing about football so keep learning
ravluvmel4eva
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HAVERTZ is one of our best players, keep your opinions! 😂
sumcdlmpst
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TT is just one kind of selfish man he is afraid to change his formation so as to better the players, most of this attacking players we have are finding it difficult to flourish under him because of the defensive formation his using. Imaging odoi playing as back 2 imaging havert as number 9 imaging James as CB the guy is right back not Central back imaging the CB scoring more than the attacking players in the team this is not right and you fans keep singing his praises fine he is trying too but he need to play according to the players level not changing their position always mount is not a winger he is an attacking midfielder just like kai. Let me add this TT his the one killing this striker talent because of his defensive tactics examples giroud was nonsense under him Tammy was in no good position under him werner was rubbish under him even Kai as a number 9 latter flop at the begging and at the end i still remember that guy did not score for complete 5 to 10 games can someone tell me reason for that ??
It's not right what you're saying, the same formation that Chelsea use makes the to create so many chances but the attackers are poor in finishing and always remember FINISHING IS A PLAYER ABILITY NOT A COACH'S FORMATION brother. The only thing that cost Chelsea last season is not taking chances that they created, and all that was for attackers to blame.
sumcdlmpst
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It's true that he plays better as a no. 10
Marcel0147
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Well said bro
Wombceopu
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True en very true
midestivah
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TT is just one kind of selfish man he is afraid to change his formation so as to better the players, most of this attacking players we have are finding it difficult to flourish under him because of the defensive formation his using. Imaging odoi playing as back 2 imaging havert as number 9 imaging James as CB the guy is right back not Central back imaging the CB scoring more than the attacking players in the team this is not right and you fans keep singing his praises fine he is trying too but he need to play according to the players level not changing their position always mount is not a winger he is an attacking midfielder just like kai. Let me add this TT his the one killing this striker talent because of his defensive tactics examples giroud was nonsense under him Tammy was in no good position under him werner was rubbish under him even Kai as a number 9 latter flop at the begging and at the end i still remember that guy did not score for complete 5 to 10 games can someone tell me reason for that ??
you just talking rubbish
vuslmsuy
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TT is just one kind of selfish man he is afraid to change his formation so as to better the players, most of this attacking players we have are finding it difficult to flourish under him because of the defensive formation his using. Imaging odoi playing as back 2 imaging havert as number 9 imaging James as CB the guy is right back not Central back imaging the CB scoring more than the attacking players in the team this is not right and you fans keep singing his praises fine he is trying too but he need to play according to the players level not changing their position always mount is not a winger he is an attacking midfielder just like kai. Let me add this TT his the one killing this striker talent because of his defensive tactics examples giroud was nonsense under him Tammy was in no good position under him werner was rubbish under him even Kai as a number 9 latter flop at the begging and at the end i still remember that guy did not score for complete 5 to 10 games can someone tell me reason for that ??
How can one person say so much bullsheet in one day 🤔🤔🤔
Kenn2210
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TT is just one kind of selfish man he is afraid to change his formation so as to better the players, most of this attacking players we have are finding it difficult to flourish under him because of the defensive formation his using. Imaging odoi playing as back 2 imaging havert as number 9 imaging James as CB the guy is right back not Central back imaging the CB scoring more than the attacking players in the team this is not right and you fans keep singing his praises fine he is trying too but he need to play according to the players level not changing their position always mount is not a winger he is an attacking midfielder just like kai. Let me add this TT his the one killing this striker talent because of his defensive tactics examples giroud was nonsense under him Tammy was in no good position under him werner was rubbish under him even Kai as a number 9 latter flop at the begging and at the end i still remember that guy did not score for complete 5 to 10 games can someone tell me reason for that ??
Lukaku best striker In inter flop under him. If you think the guy is not good that means you don’t understand football at all, not disrespect most of Chelsea fans knows nothing about football they just like to be ranting in social media
Kenn2210
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TT is just one kind of selfish man he is afraid to change his formation so as to better the players, most of this attacking players we have are finding it difficult to flourish under him because of the defensive formation his using. Imaging odoi playing as back 2 imaging havert as number 9 imaging James as CB the guy is right back not Central back imaging the CB scoring more than the attacking players in the team this is not right and you fans keep singing his praises fine he is trying too but he need to play according to the players level not changing their position always mount is not a winger he is an attacking midfielder just like kai. Let me add this TT his the one killing this striker talent because of his defensive tactics examples giroud was nonsense under him Tammy was in no good position under him werner was rubbish under him even Kai as a number 9 latter flop at the begging and at the end i still remember that guy did not score for complete 5 to 10 games can someone tell me reason for that ??
Kenn2210
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you are right. TT is not a good coach he didn't know how to use player. using them in rong posison look at pulisc is a attacking player using him as a wing back or using him as a central 9. Chelsea need a coach that he knows how to use player in there are owned wing that is all
TT is just one kind of selfish man he is afraid to change his formation so as to better the players, most of this attacking players we have are finding it difficult to flourish under him because of the defensive formation his using. Imaging odoi playing as back 2 imaging havert as number 9 imaging James as CB the guy is right back not Central back imaging the CB scoring more than the attacking players in the team this is not right and you fans keep singing his praises fine he is trying too but he need to play according to the players level not changing their position always mount is not a winger he is an attacking midfielder just like kai
Namablmpsy
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find something to do just forget about our beloved club Chelsea.
Pubabeipry
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you are right. TT is not a good coach he didn't know how to use player. using them in rong posison look at pulisc is a attacking player using him as a wing back or using him as a central 9. Chelsea need a coach that he knows how to use player in there are owned wing that is all
You failing to control your own girlfriend
yuweilprst
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no one need ur opinion just shut up big mouth
pabeklms
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you are right. TT is not a good coach he didn't know how to use player. using them in rong posison look at pulisc is a attacking player using him as a wing back or using him as a central 9. Chelsea need a coach that he knows how to use player in there are owned wing that is all
we did not need coach we need good striker ok Thomas is a good coach ok
SerBat
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you are right. TT is not a good coach he didn't know how to use player. using them in rong posison look at pulisc is a attacking player using him as a wing back or using him as a central 9. Chelsea need a coach that he knows how to use player in there are owned wing that is all
You’re saying T T is not a good coach. I can’t even believe y’all are saying all dis but I know you ain’t a Chelsea fan because you can’t be talking like dis.
Andy_Mac
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you are right. TT is not a good coach he didn't know how to use player. using them in rong posison look at pulisc is a attacking player using him as a wing back or using him as a central 9. Chelsea need a coach that he knows how to use player in there are owned wing that is all
We should sack Tuchel and hire Paul Merson as the new Chelsea manager [Crylaugh]
ismab1000
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you are right. TT is not a good coach he didn't know how to use player. using them in rong posison look at pulisc is a attacking player using him as a wing back or using him as a central 9. Chelsea need a coach that he knows how to use player in there are owned wing that is all
Jescilostz
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Good suggestion