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Thomas Tuchel heaps praise on Kai Havertz for his brace in Fulham win after he was left out of Real Madrid first leg, and admits he now has a 'headache' ahead of Chelsea's Champions League decider

Thomas Tuchel has lauded Kai Havertz for turning any Real Madrid disappointment into a breakthrough two-goal salvo against Fulham.

Germany forward Havertz produced his best Chelsea showing yet by firing a fine brace in Saturday's 2-0 Premier League win over the Whites.

Blues boss Tuchel left Havertz out of the starting XI for Tuesday's 1-1 Champions League semi-final first leg draw at Real Madrid.

But the 21-year-old Germany star offered the perfect riposte against Fulham, laying on a glittering display in the false nine role.