Jody Morris says he actually disagrees with popular Kai Havertz opinion since leaving Chelsea

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There was a pantomime villain in attendance when Chelsea took on Arsenal in their last Premier League game before the international break.

Kai Havertz was not popular amongst the home fans on his second game at Stamford Bridge since he left the club for their London rivals.

He thought he had given his side the lead early on, only to see his goal disallowed by VAR for offside.

John Obi Mikel was not impressed by Havertz’s shushing celebration at the time, however he was likely keen to make a statement in front of a hostile crowd on Sunday.

It is believed by many that the Germany international has come on leaps and bounds since leaving the Blues for the Emirates, and his numbers for goals in particular suggest that would be the case.

Jody Morris doesn’t think Kai Havertz is better since leaving Chelsea

Jody Morris meanwhile believes that he doesn’t think the forward has actually gotten any better since his move.

He said to TalkSPORT: “Well, I think the numbers would maybe suggest that, but I don’t think there’s a massive difference in him. I think there’s still question marks over what’s his best position.

“I think he’s grown up a little bit since he’s been at Arsenal, I have to say. And you’ve got to say that Arteta has done a real good job with him.

“There’s questions still being asked, do Arsenal need a number nine? So I’m not sure that he isn’t being questioned himself.

“But he’s a player that I think on his day can score goals, but he’s also a player that can go on a run with maybe not producing as many goal scoring opportunities.”

Inconsistencies were the usual complaint of the German when he was at Chelsea, however they are finding really positive results with their replacement at this stage.

Nicolas Jackson starring for Chelsea

Nicolas Jackson has enjoyed a really strong start to the season after putting up solid numbers last year too.

Chelsea believe they signed Jackson for an absolute bargain, and they are confident enough in his abilities and potential to have already offered him a contract extension to his lengthy deal.

He has been able to keep Christopher Nkunku out of the Premier League side on a regular basis, with him scrapping for starts in cup competitions.

Nkunku is reportedly unhappy with how things are going under Enzo Maresca, with talk over his future likely to rumble on whenever he is not getting regular minutes.