There was one play just after he came on where he had two options: beat a man and set his team off on the counter or play a pass to one of the three attackers in front of him. What does he do? He chooses a 3rd option and turns left with the speed of Mertesacker and ball control of Lukaku, presenting the ball straight to McGinn. Bear in mind this was 25 yards from Mendy’s goal as well, so it put Chelsea in real trouble. Obviously not the first time he’s made genuine schoolboy errors too. There’s been plenty, beginning with the switch straight to the linesman on his debut at Brighton.
You know, there’s letting a talented player adapt to a new league, and there’s letting him absolutely stink up the joint and almost be a 12th man for the opponent. Havertz is at that point now, and despite the comparisons to Fred, he was never this bad at the start. At least Werner, despite his drought, has already scored 9 and is energetic and involved in games. Havertz looks genuinely hopeless.
Not writing him off of course, but I doubt he will be successful in England. Look how skinny he is as well. DM’s and defenders must love playing him.