Chelsea forward Kai Havertz said that like for the club, he is confident to take more responsibility for the Germany national team.
Following the departure of Jorginho in January, Chelsea manager Graham Potter has recently appointed Havertz to be their new designated penalty taker.
It is easy to see why Potter wanted Havertz, who had had a 100 per cent record in penalties, to be responsible for spot-kick duties.
The 23-year-old has since scored two goals from the spot, against Borussia Dortmund and Everton, and kept his impeccable record.
Havertz admitted that he is unlikely to be a vocal leader for Germany but he can be as dependable for the national team as he is at Chelsea.
“I’m not the one who makes big speeches in the dressing room or shouts around on the pitch,” the versatile forward told SID (via Sport1).
“But there are other ways to take responsibility.
“About asking for the ball or taking a penalty in a difficult situation.
“I trust myself to do that.”
Manchester City’s Ilkay Gundogan usually takes penalties for Germany and this is unlikely to change as long as he starts regularly for the team.
Wanting to be the player who asks for the ball when the team is under pressure, however, shows Havertz’s growth as a player.
Confidence is crucial for an attacker, and his desire to be an influential player for Germany can only benefit Chelsea.
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