Kai Havertz

[True Blue Avenger]

So with today's draw pitting us against Leverkusen (definitely a tough one but no surrender), we're about to come up against one of Europe's highest rated - and valued - youngsters in Kai Havertz.

I watch some Bundesliga on BT and this boy really does look like the real deal, impressed whenever I've seen him. Their main creative force in midfield, put on another good display last night against Porto as well with 2 assists and a goal. Rumoured interest from the big guns this summer with Munich and Liverpool sniffing about and speculation of an 8 figure fee. Good article about him here:

Havertz ready to spark Bayern, Liverpool and Man United bidding war

Leverkusen have long accepted themselves as a club designed to develop talent, rather than one that represents a final destination for the game's elite talents. Havertz is therefore set to go next.

www.dailymail.co.uk

So definitely one to watch out for when we face them. Possibly a consideration for Gerrard to do an old school man marking job on him, maybe get Jack or Davis to shadow his every move? Although hopefully we give them a similar dilemma given we have our very own hot prospect in the shape of Hagi jr.

 

[AllyAdair]

He's a star, he really is. Impressed every time I watch him.

 

[Ted Rangers]

Doesn't he report for sky sports? Or is that Guy Havord?

 

[hammer17]

Don’t underestimate his midfield martinet Demirbay, a very intelligent left footed player

 

[SG 8]

They also got a couple of benders in midfield

 

[blueman14]

So with today's draw pitting us against Leverkusen (definitely a tough one but no surrender), we're about to come up against one of Europe's highest rated - and valued - youngsters in Kai Havertz.

I watch some Bundesliga on BT and this boy really does look like the real deal, impressed whenever I've seen him. Their main creative force in midfield, put on another good display last night against Porto as well with 2 assists and a goal. Rumoured interest from the big guns this summer with Munich and Liverpool sniffing about and speculation of an 8 figure fee. Good article about him here:

Havertz ready to spark Bayern, Liverpool and Man United bidding war

Leverkusen have long accepted themselves as a club designed to develop talent, rather than one that represents a final destination for the game's elite talents. Havertz is therefore set to go next.

www.dailymail.co.uk

So definitely one to watch out for when we face them. Possibly a consideration for Gerrard to do an old school man marking job on him, maybe get Jack or Davis to shadow his every move? Although hopefully we give them a similar dilemma given we have our very own hot prospect in the shape of Hagi jr.

We doubled up on Bragas star man who is off to Barcelona in the summer so I expect the same for Havertz.

 

[mustn’t grumble]

He's a brilliant player. Will struggle to get out of Ryan Jack's back pocket though!

 

[Gazman_Airdrie]

Leverkusen really are a quality side, Lars & Sven Bender, Demirbay, Havertz, Diaby, Bailey all more than capable.

 

[BF79]

The same was said about Ronaldinho when we played PSG

Bring them on

 

[BigassBear]

German mate told me that Kevin Volland is their best player and top scorer this season, just got crocked in the 1st leg v Porto, out for 3 months. That will help a bit!

 

[Club Deck Pakora]

Not heard of this boy. Trincao of Braga was some player as well.

 

[KL2]

He's a genuine fantastic player, and right back in top form. Going to go for something in the €100m range in the summer.

Big job for our midfield 3, but that's what European football is about. We've got a special player of the same style that can also change a game in a flash.

 

[hammer17]

Leverkusen really are a quality side, Lars & Sven Bender, Demirbay, Havertz, Diaby, Bailey all more than capable.

add Volland and Bellerabi into that

or Bellarapid as my mate calls him on FIFA

 

[TommyEgan]

add Volland and Bellerabi into that

or Bellarapid as my mate calls him on FIFA

Volland is injured for the tie.

 

[Cooper 11]

German guy I work with just told me he is their dangerman

 

[Jjbscotty]

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[DoubleWhopper]

In truth a lot of the hipsters in work, the guys who do "Bundesliga fantasy football", have been saying he hasn't been as good this season. He hasn't quite kicked on this season.

 

[Bordeaux]

They also got a couple of benders in midfield

You do realise it’s uncool to be homophobic these days

 

[D-Von]

More concerned about Diaby/Bailey vs Tav

 

[The Pontiac Bandit]

This boy is quality.

He is going to be one of Germany's star men going forward.

He no doubt will move in the summer for mega money

 

[Korova Milk Bar]

This boy is quality.

He is going to be one of Germany's star men going forward.

He no doubt will move in the summer for mega money

Will be plenty of scouts watching so could give a chance for our players to shine.

 

[KGR98]

Good players all round Havertz Bailey and Tah are top class

 

[Belvedre]

Just the 7 German internationals in their team . Volland injured but still

 

[cjayn94]

Just having a look at there team the now...

Standouts- Kai Havetz, Leon Bailey, Paulinho, Wendell, Volland.

Still plenty of talent in the squad on top of that Lars & Sven Bender, Bellaribi ect

Exequiel Palacios- is the latest wonderkid from Argentina they've picked up really top talent.

 

[Crispy Bacon]

add Volland and Bellerabi into that

or Bellarapid as my mate calls him on FIFA

Maybe 3 fifa’s ago.

 

[Kennyr]

The boy Bailey is dynamite. Has an absolute rocket shot on him

 

[cooprfc]

Never came up against the impenetrable and fearless Rangers Gerrard has built though has he?

They can underestimate us at their peril the same way Diego and Naldo and those guys did for Bremen.

 

[KirkwallTrueBlue]

Superb young player, huge future at both club level and international, that being said, Porto, Feyenoord, Braga all have special young talent and so do we, go into both ties in the right frame of mind, 110% commitment and concentration from everyone and we will do good.

 

[ICA_86]

Not long announced that Volland is out for three months.

 

[Yer da]

Kai Havertz wears Ianis Hagi jammies to bed.

 

[uddingstonbluenose]

Porto didn't have a sniff last night.

This will be a very difficult game. Cannot afford to start the way we did against Braga.

 

[Bulletproof]

The Benders aside I've not really heard of many of their players which is a tad disconcerting!

 

[Bonni Ginzburg]

I’ll be honest I had never heard of any of them until lunchtime so I reckon that means they must all be total sh1te.

Bring em On!

 

[steve1873]

To have made over 100 appearances for a top Bundesliga side by the age of 20 would suggest he is a special talent.

 

[Bearcage]

Sounds a hard task but we have been travelling since Gibraltar.We welcome the chase.Any task I sure we will give 100%

 

[o7o]

You do realise it’s uncool to be homophobic these days

But it is cool to be uncool

 

[Graemeh89]

So with today's draw pitting us against Leverkusen (definitely a tough one but no surrender), we're about to come up against one of Europe's highest rated - and valued - youngsters in Kai Havertz.

I watch some Bundesliga on BT and this boy really does look like the real deal, impressed whenever I've seen him. Their main creative force in midfield, put on another good display last night against Porto as well with 2 assists and a goal. Rumoured interest from the big guns this summer with Munich and Liverpool sniffing about and speculation of an 8 figure fee. Good article about him here:

Havertz ready to spark Bayern, Liverpool and Man United bidding war

Leverkusen have long accepted themselves as a club designed to develop talent, rather than one that represents a final destination for the game's elite talents. Havertz is therefore set to go next.

www.dailymail.co.uk

So definitely one to watch out for when we face them. Possibly a consideration for Gerrard to do an old school man marking job on him, maybe get Jack or Davis to shadow his every move? Although hopefully we give them a similar dilemma given we have our very own hot prospect in the shape of Hagi jr.

Watched the Porto game on Thursday , they were a class above them and Havertz stood out a mile. They have real pace out wide aswell. A step up from anyone we have faced this season.