Gabby Agbonlahor has launched a fresh critique of Kai Havertz, suggesting that the German midfielder is struggling to find his place at Arsenal.
Havertz made the move to Arsenal during the recent transfer window, but his arrival has not instilled confidence among the Gunners’ fanbase. Despite this, Mikel Arteta remains steadfast in his belief that Havertz will be a valuable asset to the team throughout the season.
The manager has consistently included Havertz in the starting lineup since the beginning of the campaign, but the German has yet to make a significant impact on the team’s performance.
Havertz has been tasked with filling the void left by Granit Xhaka in the team, and it’s evident to many that Xhaka’s departure has had a substantial impact on Arsenal due to Havertz’s struggles since joining from Chelsea.
Speaking about the attacking midfielder, Agbonlahor said to Football Insider:
“I just look at Havertz and I can’t work out what his best attribute is.
“He looks lost as to what his actual position is.
“At least when you had Xhaka in there, you had someone who could time his runs, make a tackle, and pick out a player with a pass.
“With Havertz, there’s nothing. No attacking threat, no defensive responsibility.
“When this signing was first rumoured, everyone thought it was a joke.”
Just Arsenal Opinion
It is hard to see how well Havertz has done during this campaign and the German is one player who will get a lot of stick.
He is not a popular signing and must work hard to prove he is good enough for the team.
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This is a game for Havertz to start in his skills sets and playing style make this one ideal.
The German does has a presence, his all game play to bring others into play in and around the final thir will be crucial in today’s encounter
What a boring first 25 mins. Got to improve surely???
Reading this as I am watching arsenal vs utd. Haverets has just missed a sitter lol. Its clear and obvious to the rest if the world it was a poor signing. He has the potential to be a decent no.10 but in my mind I don’t see him om odegards level. This play has disrupted the balance of the team by no fault of his own.
I think its time for arteta to drop him and start another player
WHAT ATOTAL BORING 46 MINS WITH A BEARABLE TWO MINS HALF WAY THROUGH.
Worst Arsenal v United half game in years . Timid, boring , both obviously afraid to lose rather than try to win.
Another “has been” who knows nothing, has a big mouth and a waster you give column inches to.
The man knows nothing.
I think I’m fast becoming a member of the “Hate Haveritz” group. He was dreadful throughout but still couldn’t spoil what I thought was a pretty good game TBH, not a classic by any means, but a decent game despite some awful moments, which I’m sure will be discussed in detail over the next few days.