Germany boss Hansi Flick has reported a fitness problem to Chelsea because Kai Havertz was hit with “flu-like symptoms” in the international match.
The midfielder, who moved from Bayer Leverkusen last summer, started the 2021/22 season in excellent form.
After the winning goal against Manchester City in the Champions League final, the German prevailed in the UEFA Super Cup showdown against Villarreal against Hakim Ziyech and scored in the 1-1 draw against Liverpool before the international break.
During these demonstrations he had the opportunity to impress the new Germany boss Hansi Flick when he was selected for the first national team selection of the former Bayern Munich man.
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Havertz started for the team in the 2-0 win against Liechtenstein, but now Flick has questioned his possible participation for the rest of the international break.
In a press conference he said, “Kai Havertz has a mild flu-like infection, but it’s not that bad. We still have to see if he can train with us today. “
While there is no indication that the 22-year-old will be out for any length of time, his absence for the Blues ahead of their Premier League trip to Aston Villa this weekend could be cause for concern.
Hakim Ziyech was already struggling with his shoulder injury sustained during the UEFA Super Cup, and Christian Pulisic also tested positive for Covid-19.
The American is now out of self-isolation, although the winger may take some time to regain full speed.
In the 2024 World Cup qualifier, Germany will play against Armenia in Stuttgart tonight.
