“Havertz makes a big impact in important matches.” Rio Ferdinand on Chelsea’s victory over Lille

Manchester United’s 2008 Champions League winner Rio Ferdinand praised Chelsea midfielder Kai Havertz’s performance in the Champions League round of 16 match against Lille (2-0).

“You know there are times in the game when things don’t go according to plan. But players like Havertz get stronger at times like this. He has confidence beyond his years and is a big influence for Chelsea in important matches.”

The return game will take place on March 16 in France. The meeting starts at 23:00 Moscow time.

Champions League. 1/8 finals

February 22, 23:00. Stamford Bridge (London)

Chelsea

2:0

Lille

goals

Havertz, 8 (1:0), Pulisic, 63 (2:0)

Chelsea

Mendy Rüdiger Alonso (Sarr 80) Christensen Thiago Silva Azpilicueta Kante Kovacic (Loftus-Cheek 51) Ziyech (Saul 60) Havertz Pulisic (Werner 80)

Lille

Leo Jardim Zeki Celik Thiago Djalo (Gudmundsson 77) Botman Jose Fonti Sheka Renato Sanches (Ben Arfa 81) Andre Onana (Burak Yilmaz 65) Bamba David (Zhegrova 81)

Warnings

Loftus Cheek 83′ – Ben Arfa 87′

Judges

Manzano (Spain)