London (AP) – Kai Havertz has given Chelsea FC a perfect start after their long break for the English Premier League World Cup. The Germany international scored in a 2-0 (2-0) home win against AFC Bournemouth on Tuesday to take a 1-0 lead (16th minute), he also set up Mason Mount’s second goal (24th ).
With the seventh victory of the season, the Blues reduce the gap from the Champions League to six points. Compared to the last league match before the World Cup in Qatar, Chelsea manager Graham Potter has made eight changes to the starting XI. For example, former Gladbach professional Denis Zakaria was allowed to play in defensive midfield from the start.
One downside was Reece James’ knee injury in the second half. The England international had just returned from a knee injury which saw him miss the World Cup in Qatar. “It’s the same spot, so we’re worried,” Potter said. “We have to hope it’s not so bad this time.”
Late Tuesday evening, Manchester United confidently beat promoted Nottingham Forest 3-0 (2-0) in their first league game after parting ways with Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. Marcus Rashford surpassed with the goal at 1:0 (19th) and the assist at 2:0 by Anthony Martial (22nd). Fred got the final score (87th). Man United are just one point behind a Champions League place.
