Graham Potter has hinted that he will be sticking with a back-three for the return Champions League last-16 leg against Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday, explaining why the onus is not just on Kai Havertz to get goals in the team.
The German striker once more played the full match despite not registering a goal or an assist as his side were left to rely on a set-piece in order to find a way past Leeds on Saturday. Wesley Fofana's winning goal, just the fifth for the team in the past 12 games, came via a corner, meaning that only two goals have been scored from open play in 2023 by the Blues.
It wasn't for the want of trying as multiple clear opportunities once more presented themselves Chelsea's way, especially in the first half. Joao Felix sent his shot against the bar whilst Ben Chilwell couldn't convert his first time volley. Havertz himself missed a great chance, seeing his weak one-on-one effort saved by Illan Meslier.
