Dietmar Hamann says Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Kai Havertz, who has been linked with Liverpool, reminds him of Germany legend Michael Ballack.
Ballack had a successful career, winning the Bundesliga and Premier League, while finishing as runner-up in both the Champions League and World Cup.
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Havertz, meanwhile, burst on the scene in 2016 to become Leverkusen youngest ever Bundesliga debutant before going on to establish himself as a regular.
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Since then the Germany international has been scoring at an impressive rate for a midfielder, with 14 goals coming this term despite firing blanks in Leverkusen’s 4-1 loss on Tuesday.
His prowess in front of goal combined with his assist record has led to interest from a number of top clubs including Liverpool and Manchester United.
Speaking to Soccer AM, Hamann said: “Obviously Jadon Sancho is one of the hottest properties but the player that stands out for me at the moment is Germany’s Kai Havertz from Leverkusen.
“He’s playing up top at the moment as they have a couple of injuries – a very versatile player.
“He reminds me of a young Michael Ballack, I said this months or years ago.
“He’s just a brilliant player, he’s so flexible, he’s tall, he can hold the ball up.
“He’s physical, technically he’s very gifted. He’s perfect.
“He knows where the goal is, as he showed in the first two games after the break.
“His best position, at the moment he plays up top, but I’d say it’s a number 10 or a number eight. An attacking midfielder.
“At the moment he’s got that air of arrogance about him in a nice way. He hardly ever gives the ball away.
“I’d say Kai Havertz is probably the player I like to watch the most and a player who will be on the radar of quite a few Premier League clubs.”
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