Speaking on the No Ratings Podcast, Gary Lineker was asked to rank Kai Havertz, Richarlison and Anthony Martial, and, interestingly, the Arsenal star came out on top for Lineker in that debate.
He said: “I don’t think at the minute you can judge any Chelsea player on last season’s performances, the club was in turmoil, it was a mess, it was a shambles, they all underperformed.
"I think there’s something in Havertz, and what gives it to me is he scored a winning goal in a Champions League final, he did that.
"The others at the moment have underachieved a bit. Martial has the talent but I don’t know if he’s a bit soft mentally or unlucky with injuries.
“I would personally put Havertz first, then either or, maybe Martial, because he has a record, and Richarlison still has it to do, although I think he’s capable.”
Havertz hasn’t been good enough, but there is this nagging feeling that there is something in his locker just waiting to be unlocked.
The German showed glimpses of his quality with an assist for Germany against France.
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