
Such sizeable investment was always going to place added pressure on young shoulders, with 21-year-old Havertz struggling under the weight of expectation.
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Injuries and about of coronavirus have done his cause few favors, but more was expected from one of the hottest prospects in European football. Frank Lampard’s inability to get Havertz and Co. firing contributed to his demise, with another chance in the dugout being made by Premier League heavyweights, but Tuchel could be the man to unlock potential in those who have been big-money flops.
“He has worked at PSG and Dortmund with players of a similar style. If you remember Lampard as a player, he was quite different from Kai. He was more emotional and maybe he felt that was missing in Kai. Sometimes the coach has to adapt to the player as well. “But I think Thomas can help him. Maybe this is the turning point.”

“The more important thing is that he needs someone to support him at this moment when he is struggling. People are expecting big things and it is not so easy. He needs confidence.” A new era for Chelsea under Tuchel started with a 0-0 draw against Wolves and will continue on Sunday when the Blues play host to Burnley.
Hopefully