Chelsea have had a lukewarm start to the new campaign, having recorded two wins out of their first four Premier League matches despite spending huge sums of money in the transfer market.
The Blues summer signings are yet to hit the ground running but have shown glimpses of what to expect from them.
Kai Havertz opened his account for Chelsea by scoring a hat-trick against Barnsley in the Carabao Cup, while his compatriot Timo Werner got his first in the next round of that same competition against Tottenham Hotspur.
Hakim Ziyech is yet to make his debut as he is still nursing an injury he took during the West Londoners’ pre-season game against Brighton.
Ben Chilwell on the other hand put up a stellar performance last weekend against Crystal Palace, as his input helped Chelsea to a 4-0 win.
Neville believes the new signings, particularly Havertz and Werner, who are yet to score in the Premier League, will show their worth in the coming days.
“In reality, we are still waiting for the expected explosion of goals from the newer players,” former Blues winger Nevin told the club’s official website.
“Obviously Kai Havertz (three), Ben Chilwell (one), and Timo Werner (one) are each already off the mark. But it still feels like Timo and Kai are just bubbling under ready to explode onto the scene.
“For once I think the Chelsea staff might be absolutely delighted to see many of these players leave on international duty. But why?
“I reckon the likes of Kai and Timo both need as many games as possible. To get themselves not only up to their own levels of mid-season match fitness. But higher still to the level expected week in and week out in the Premier League.
“Unless they are injured on international duty, they will all come back in better condition than when they left. Especially if they can get a full game or two under their belts for their own countries.”
He added: “There is the hope the attacking three of [Christian] Pulisic, Werner and Havertz will get a real chance to finally play together, possibly behind either Tammy or Olivier Giroud.
“They were on the field together at the end of the Palace game. But there wasn’t enough time to see how well it would really work. I have a suspicion it is something Frank will be keen to try. And also give it a little time to gel over a few games.”
