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Since Kai Havertz signed for Chelsea in the summer of 2020, the German has been used in various positions across the front line by firstly Frank Lampard and then Thomas Tuchel. However, there's one role in the attacking line-up that the 22-year-old has specialised in.

And that's the 'false nine' position. Havertz has been used there in recent weeks, jumping above Romelu Lukaku in the pecking order under Tuchel, and has scored six goals in his last eight matches across all competitions.

During his almost-two-year spell with the Blues, Havertz has played on the wing, in the number 10 role and as a false nine, but the latter of the three is where he seems best suited right now. Germany boss Hansi Flick, who Havertz is set to team up with after today's FA Cup clash with Middlesbrough, has hinted that his future could be through the centre for his national team.

"I talked to Thomas Tuchel for a long time. He's said for a long time that he sees Kai there," Flick said. "He's been very successful in the last few games, scored goals, plays a bit more physically.

"When you talk about development speaks, Kai is a prime example. He can play almost all positions up front, on the wings, even behind the strikers."

The German was recently asked