Ally McCoist thinks 23-year-old Chelsea player is being used in the wrong position

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Ally McCoist is convinced that Kai Havertz is playing in the wrong position after watching Chelsea’s defeat against Real Madrid last night.

Chelsea were unable to mount a comeback in the Champions League quarter-finals against Madrid, losing 2-0 in front of their own fans at Stamford Bridge. It means they exit the competition with a 4-0 aggregate defeat.

In fairness, Frank Lampard’s side put in an eye-catching performance for an hour yesterday. The same issues of failing to put the ball in the net cost them again, though.

TalkSPORT pundit McCoist is adamant Kai Havertz isn’t a central striker following Tuesday night’s performance.

The 23-year-old started as the centre-forward against Madrid and showed some fantastic glimpses with build-up play. However, he doesn’t possess the killer instinct or natural movement around the penalty box.

McCoist thinks caretaker boss Lampard is playing him in the incorrect role, but he’s only mirroring the likes of Graham Potter and Thomas Tuchel from earlier on in the season.

“I’m looking and thinking brilliant break… nobody in the box. Havertz is an extremely gifted footballer. Touch is superb; he’s a 10, and he would be an excellent 10. He’s more than quick enough. He’s got good vision, lovely touch, he’ll score the odd goal, but he comes short. He comes towards the ball all the time. They need someone who will go away from the ball and spin in behind,” McCoist told talkSPORT.

The discussion around Havertz continues to roll on within the Chelsea fanbase.

Yes, the German playmaker is clearly a big talent. But nine goals in 41 appearances this season from him has been disappointing, especially when he’s been used as the main striker for large parts.

Depending on who the next manager will be at Chelsea, Havertz could still reinvent himself in a No.10 position at Stamford Bridge.

Incidentally, Sky Sports Germany reports that Julian Nagelsmann is more likely than Luis Enrique to become Chelsea’s next permanent manager.