Sarri: Havertz will become one of the most important players in Europe
Maurizio Sarri is wary of the threat of Kai Havertz ahead of Juventus' Champions League meeting with Bayer Leverkusen.
Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri believes Bayer Leverkusen starlet Kai Havertz has the potential to become 'one of the most important players in Europe'.
Speaking ahead of Juventus' Champions League clash with Leverkusen in Turin on Tuesday, Sarri said the 20-year-old has caught his eye with his technical ability and versatile skill set.
“He is a player who combines excellent physical qualities with great technical skills," Sarri said, according to Reuters, and added:
"At the moment they are using him mainly as an attacking midfielder behind the central forward or as a winger.
“I think he is a complete player that could also play as a midfielder. He is a player born in 1999. With those qualities and with that personality, it makes you think it is certain he will become one of the most important players in Europe,” Sarri told reporters.
Havertz has made eight appearances for Leverkusen this season, racking up three goals and an assist.