Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has likened Chelsea ace Kai Havertz to former teammate Robin van Persie.

Havertz struck from the spot for Chelsea's Champions League win against Borussia Dortmund.

Gunners legend Henry, 45, watched while on punditry duty for CBS Sports.

Discussing the Chelsea forward's impact, the Frenchman made a very flattering comparison.

On Havertz, he said: "I thought he was good. On the first goal he held the ball ever so well.

"He reminds me sometimes a little, very little, of Robin, back to goal.

"Robin van Persie was very good with his left foot - was always immaculate to try and bring people along.

"It's why I think out of the guys who used to be wingers or a ten, he plays a nine because back to goal he can hold the ball well.

"Now he needs to make sure he can transform that into more goals, because you can play off him."