kai Harvetz Fires Very Strong Message To Thomas Tuchel After Malmo Defeat

Kai Havertz has expressed his concern for Chelsea teammates Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner, who sustained injuries in the club’s match against Malmo.

Both Lukaku and Werner limped off the pitch during the Blues’ UEFA Champions League clash against Malmo yesterday (October 20).

Lukaku appeared to roll his ankle in the buildup to the foul that led to Jorginho scoring Chelsea’s opener from the spot. Meanwhile, Werner seemingly pulled his hamstring while making a run into the box and anticipating a cross.

Kai Havertz replaced Lukaku in the 23rd minute, while Callum Hudson-Odoi replaced Werner in the 44th minute. The duo then combined for the Blues’ third goal just three minutes into the second half.

Hudson-Odoi raced forward and sent Havertz through, with the German delicately chipping the ball over the Malmo goalkeeper. Jorginho then converted a second penalty just nine minutes later, helping Chelsea win the match 4-0.

Speaking to BT Sport after the game (via Football London), Havertz revealed his happiness with the result and performance.

“For us it is a very good result to score four goals in our stadium is always good. I think it gives us a lot of confidence. Saturday is our next match so we have to just keep on going, recover well, and be fresh on Saturday again.”

The German also expressed his concern for fellow forwards Lukaku and Werner:

“I hope the injuries aren’t so bad and I came from the bench, you always have to be ready even though you’re sitting for 20 minutes. I tried to do my best also in the second half to score a goal and it’s a nice feeling.”

Havertz added:

“I don’t know what they have [injuries wise] but I just spoke to Timo and he said they have to see tomorrow to do an MRI. They’re top-level strikers and I just hope it’s not too bad for them.”