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Kai Havertz sends seven-word message to Thomas Tuchel ahead of big Romelu Lukaku Chelsea call

Chelsea forward Kai Havertz has admitted that the striking role is 'good' for him after he headed home the opener against Lille in the Champions League.

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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