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Chelsea told they have their own Roberto Firmino ahead of key Romelu Lukaku Carabao Cup decision

Chelsea have been told by a former icon that they already have their own Roberto Firmino ahead of the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool at the weekend.

Kai Havertz, 22, grasped at the opportunity that was presented his way after Thomas Tuchel had decided to give Romelu Lukaku the night off after his ineffective Crystal Palace performance.

It only took the £70million man eight minutes to vindicate the German's trust he had put in him as his movement allowed him a free header from a Hakim Ziyech corner.

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