Kai Havertz said quick attacking transitions will help Chelsea break down low block defences as shown by contrasting halves in Crystal Palace win.
The 21-year-old had a fairly good game in his favourite No.10 position despite the lack of a goal or assist.
He still made three key passes (joint-most on the pitch with teammate Ben Chilwell) and won Chelsea’s second penalty of the game.
It could’ve been much better if it wasn’t for the stagnant overall performances from Frank Lampard’s side in the first-half despite the overwhelming advantage in possession.
To put it into perspective, Chelsea had 72% of the ball before half-time but only registered two shots on target.
Havertz said Crystal Palace structured defence made it hard for the home side but thanks to Ben Chilwell’s goal, they moved up a gear and took control of the game.
He told Chelsea TV: “I think it was difficult for us in the first half because all the players were stuck in their own half from Crystal Palace.
“But we said before the game that maybe in the second half when we play [better], [we will have] have a lot of room and I think after 15 minutes we did very good.
“We had a lot of space, created good chances, and scored four goals which is very important for us.”
Asked what needs to be done in these games where there is very little space for attackers, Havertz said Chelsea need to pick up the pace.
“I think we had to play very fast, push the ball hard in our own half and the opposite side as well,” he emphasised.
“It’s always difficult to find room for our midfield players but I think we did very well in the second half.
“We created a lot of chances, had good crosses in the box and I think it was good timing for us to score the first goal as it gave us good confidence.
“That’s the reason why we scored a lot of goals in the game.”
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