Chelsea star Kai Havertz is making no bones about his poor form in recent weeks.
Havertz has failed to replicate his Bayer Leverkusen form since his £72million move to Chelsea in the summer, scoring five and assisting seven in 30 appearances across all competitions.
In a win over Everton last week, the German international impressed in a striker role, but in the following outing, a goalless draw with Leeds United, he failed to make any real impact.
And on the back of that, Havertz has made it clear there are 'no excuses' for his poor form despite claims coronavirus hampered his progress in a Blues shirt.
"The coronavirus is now over [for me] and I feel good," Havertz told Chelsea's website after the Leeds United draw.
"I had a little injury in the past few weeks but it's now time to play good.
"I have to improve my game. It has not been easy for me but there are no excuses. I just have to keep on working and hopefully there will be a big turnaround soon. I will give it my best."
After drawing a blank at Elland Road, Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel was quizzed about Havertz, his role and whether playing up top suited him.
"It was pretty much the same role that he (Havertz) had against Everton," said Tuchel.
"I think that Kai feels very comfortable in high positions. I feel he is very comfortable to go to drop in to half-spaces from the high position, to turn and drive with the ball and use his speed.
"But he also arrives very naturally in the box and the six-yard box, to finish our attacks."
