Kai Havertz sees a bright future at Chelsea after starring for Germany

£71m midfielder finally getting to grips with the Premier League after a troubled start

Germany's Kai Havertz of Germany is challenged by Alin Tosca and Andrei Burca of Romania during the World Cup qualifier in Bucharest. Getty

Germany's Kai Havertz battles for possession. AP

Kai Havertz of Germany runs with the ball against Romania. Getty

Kai Havertz of Germany is challenged by Alin Tosca and Andrei Burca of Romania. Getty

Havertz starred for Germany against Romania. Getty

Germany's Serge Gnabry scores the only goal after being set up by Havertz. Getty

Serge Gnabry celebrates his winning goal. Getty

Chelsea's Kai Havertz struggled to adapt to the demands of the Premier League following his arrival from Bayer Leverkusen but the Germany midfielder said he has finally settled down and sees a bright future for himself at Stamford Bridge.

Havertz has managed just one goal and two assists in the league since arriving from Leverkusen for £71 million ($97.80m).

The 21-year-old was laid low by Covid-19 in November and was then used mostly as a substitute by new manager Thomas Tuchel before picking up an injury last month.

"It's been a tough season," Havertz said after Germany's 1-0 win over Romania in Sunday's 2022 World Cup qualifier. Havertz was one of the stars in Bucharest, setting up Serge Gnabry for the winner, but it has been a different story at Stamford Bridge.

"I know that things haven't been going smoothly," he added.

"But I think that's normal when you first go abroad. It takes half a year or longer to adjust.

Chelsea beat Sheffield United in FA Cup

Chelsea's midfielder Hakim Ziyech celebrates with Ben Chilwell after scoring their late second goal during the FA Cup quarter-final against Sheffield United at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, March 21, 2021. AFP

Chelsea's Hakim Ziyech scores their second goal. Reuters

Sheffield United's Aaron Ramsdale saves a shot from Chelsea's Callum Hudson-Odoi during their FA Cup match at Stamford Bridge. Reuters

Sheffield United's Oliver Norwood scores an own goal and the first for Chelsea after a shot from Chelsea's Ben Chilwell. Reuters

Sheffield United's goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale during the English FA Cup quarter-final. AFP

Chelsea's defender Emerson Palmieri vies with Sheffield United's striker Oli McBurnie. AFP

Chelsea players celebrate their first goal, an own-goal scored by Sheffield United's midfielder Oliver Norwood. AFP

Chelsea's manager Thomas Tuchel watches from the touchline during the FA Cup quarter-final. AFP

Chelsea's Ben Chilwell celebrates his side's first goal during the FA Cup quarter-final. PA

Chelsea's midfielder Mason Mount vies with Sheffield United's midfielder Ben Osborn. AFP

"I think that things are going well right now so I don't want to overthink those negative impressions from the past. I am positive and hope that the next weeks will be every bit as good."

Chelsea are fourth in the league with 51 points and host West Bromwich Albion on Saturday after the international break.

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