The ‘misunderstood’ Havertz now has someone who understands him: “His work ethic is incredible”
There have always been players whose talent has been under suspicion and they have come to be called ‘misunderstood’. One of the most obvious examples today is that of a Kai Havertz gives the impression that only Mikel Arteta has been able to understand.
Havertz, shooting past Donnarumma
This season already adds five goals in nine games when, last year, it was not planted in these records until December. The last one came with another great header due to Donnarumma’s indecision to begin leading Arsenal’s first Champions League victory which helped him take the ‘MVP’ of the match against PSG. Furthermore, it so happens that chain six games scoring at the Emirates and he has a chance to match a certain Robin Persie if he scores against Southampton this next matchday.
I love this stadium and all the fans
“It’s fantastic to be able to play at the Emirates Stadium. I love this stadium and all the fans. I’m very grateful to be able to be here and play with this team”Havertz himself commented once the meeting was over. “Now, when he is close to the area, you have the feeling that he is going to score”Arteta confessed.
Havertz’s scoring streak at the Emirates:
- Arsenal 2-1 Everton (2023-24)
- Arsenal 2-0 Wolves
- Arsenal 1-1 Brighton
- Arsenal 5-1 Bolton
- Arsenal 4-2 Leicester
- Arsenal 2-0 PSG
The improvement in the scoring section is evident and Everything indicates that this season, finally, he will be able to overcome the 15-goal barrier for the first time since arriving in England. Now, What Mikel Arteta really values is everything he contributes to the game without the ball acting as false ‘9’. Both when it comes to creating spaces with his movements… and when it comes to breaking his face for the team when it’s time to ‘go down into the mud’.
His work ethic is incredible and he is now a great aerial threat
“His brain, how he understands spaces, his timing, how he brings the team together… His work ethic is incredible and now he is a great aerial threat. He is one of our best players right now”Mikel Arteta noted in a press conference after his match against PSG.
Criticized on many occasions for appearing to be too cold a player, Kai Havertz has put the Emirates Stadium in his pocket with every dispute. And, in addition to being the striker who generates the most chances (2.67) by encounter, is also the one more blocks (1.5) and clearances (2.5) average of the entire Premier League. Besides, only Calvert-Lewin (31) has won more aerial duels in which he is on the same course as the German (24).
It is evident that He will never be a battering ram with stratospheric figures and the need to hire a ‘killer’ will always orbit in the ‘gunner’ environment. But currently, There are very few attackers who provide as many solutions at the collective level as the ‘misunderstood’ Kai Havertz to this Arsenal.
