Graham Potter reveals new Chelsea penalty taker as Blues finally solve Jorginho transfer puzzle

Jorginho earned a reputation for having one of the most controversial penalty run-ups during his time at Chelsea but the Blues have been left to find a new specialist from 12-yards.

Graham Potter has revealed who will replace Jorginho as Chelsea's designated penalty taker. The 31-year-old swapped Stamford Bridge for the Emirates Stadium on January transfer deadline day, leaving the Blues without a specialist from 12-yards.

Since Jorginho joined Arsenal, the west London outfit have not been awarded a penalty and, therefore, have not been able to unveil the midfielder's successor. But, speaking to the press ahead of Chelsea's clash with Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League second-leg, Potter disclosed who he has named to step forward.

If the Blues win 1-0 against the German side then the tie will be decided by a penalty shootout. The 47-year-old said: "The boys are always practicing and we've prepared for that because it is possible.

"We want to get it done before that but if not, ok, we'll have to go through. Kai has been the designated penalty taker in the absence of Jorginho."

Havertz has taken just one penalty for Chelsea – excluding shootouts – and it was a rather important one too. It came in extra time of the Club World Cup final and the 23-year-old tucked it away with aplomb.

"I agree it's a big game, an exciting game, a chance to go through to the last eight of the Champions League," the Blues boss said. "It'll be a special night. Our thoughts are on being positive and trying to win the game. It's a good challenge for us, a big challenge for us. We're excited for it and looking forward to it."

Potter added: "We have to play well, be positive. It's a special occasion for us to try to get into the last eight of the Champions League. We've had some games where we could've scored more than one and we need that performance tomorrow night.

"We're playing against a top team, a team that is in a good place with the wins they've had. The boys are in a good place and are motivated. We want to give it our best."