Kai Havertz scored in consecutive games for Arsenal before their match against Wolves yesterday. This run of form showcased that the German is finally reaching high levels in an Arsenal shirt, and some fans cannot get enough of him.
However, he was benched for the match against Wolves, with Leandro Trossard starting in midfield alongside Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard.
The Sun revealed that Arsenal supporters were surprised by the decision to bench the former Chelsea man when he is in good form. They believe he has earned the right to start games now, and some complained that he always gets dropped when he is in a good place.
The decision did not prove costly, as the Gunners won the game, and Havertz came on as a second-half substitute.
Just Arsenal Opinion
We can understand why everyone wants to see Havertz play more often now, but the manager still has the final say in team selections.
Mikel Arteta is experienced enough to pick the right team for every game and we must continue to trust his judgement.
There are so many more games to play this season and Havertz will get chances to start other games before the term ends. He just needs to be prepared to step up whenever he is called.
Erm.. did you say Arsenal fans?
Trossard is a far better player and brings more to the team than Havertz …imo, and it is better for the team if Kai starts from the bench?
This is one of the decisions that MA made, that I call iin to question.
Why, after starting so shakily but then starting to show some real form, would he then put Havertz on the bench?
It didn’t make sense yesterday and it doesn’t make sense today!
Game of two halves – brilliant in the first and awful in the second.
One thing I did notice though, was that every player wanted the ball, No hiding away and I’m certain that Rice has a telescopic leg!!
Rotation perharps Ken ? With 3 matches in a week,and a fourth just a couple of days later,I thought it made sense to rest Havertz and play Trossard,who didn’t participate in midweek. This potentially allows for Rice to be rested,while Jorginho,Havertz and Odegaard start against Luton. That’s my guess. Remember if Trossard sat on the bench for a second game in a row,there would be complaints too.
I think fatigue potentially played a role in the drop in intensity in the second half. Virtually all the teams that had midweek games i.e. Villa,Liverpool,Man U,Man C, Westham,Newcastle and Brighton weren’t at their best- particularly in their second halves and that was to be expected in my opinion. It’s for this reason I thought it was a good idea to be on the front foot in the first half,get the goals and manage the game in the second half-this was the case until that lapse in concentration from Zinchenko.
Could be the case Onyango and, if it was the likes of Saka or Martinelli, I would see the point.
But Havertz has been improving each game and, don’t forget, he brought him on anyway.
Your point about managing the game, is also a good point.
The problem is that we didn’t manage it in the last twenty or so minutes and that is a big worry.
I was a little surprised the big German did not start but far from unhappy.
More often than not for a new member to be effective in a team, one has to be introduce from the outset, to develop team chemistry, but football is a team sport and although Havertz is on fire he must be manage properly and that includes adequate rest and rotation.
But stats will show Tossard is probably the most lethal player in the league coming off the bench.
So, some fans were not happy Havertz didn’t start against Wolves.
I can only assume they were ecstatic!
I thought we played really well in the first half. Almost like our old self.
Havertz has slow feet, so he is not quick enough to fit our “around the box” play.
Again. just my observation!
Loool most arsenal fans were not unhappy about this i am sure. Personally Haveretz has done well in the last 2 games. But he has been a passenger in all the rest. Soooo… he still has alot to do imho.
Maybe he is now one of Arteta’s victims? Arteta plays favourites and must hate Kai.
Only if we can go by a certain settled narrative from a certain group of posters.
He is excellent either as a defensive sub bringing control to the game or as an attacking one utilizing his runs into the box.
I don’t think havert should be using as a start in all our games because he is just getting his self to what arteta bring him to the team for and he should be using him as our game changer neither
Havertz is a useful outlet when our wingers have bodies around them they have the option to cross the ball and Havertz looks like our only forward that should greatly threaten from crosses. Our wingers constantly having to beat two or more men is great prep work for when they face just the one fullback it must feel like a giant weight lifted off their back when in Europe and vs more expansive sides
I wish contributors refrained from attempting to convince critics of Havertz’s worthiness for a spot in the Arsenal team. Ultimately, the responsibility lies with the player to demonstrate his capabilities and justify his inclusion. As yet he has not proved his worth. Time will tell
So it’s OK to be critical and try to convince others of Havertz unworthy play, buy not the other way round then Robert?
As MA has selected him for most of the games so far, would you not say that Havertz has been convincing Arteta of his capabilities?
Ken I agree that it’s inappropriate to try and convince others that a player is performing below par. In this instance, Kai Havertz doesn’t need assistance in highlighting his underperformance after 14 games for us and his previous 3 years at Chelsea.
My point is the misleading headline that Fans were upset Havertz did not start against Wolves.
Mikel Arteta alone knows the specific attributes he is looking for in Havertz, I can only hope Havertz lives up to MA expectations.
To be fair Trossard hs done far more than Haverz in his Arsenal career so far and well deserved the start. I thought Trossard looked very good and worked his little socks off. So no complaints from this Arsenal fan.
As usual arsenal fans never contented or appreciateful of anything,whether the efforts made by the team players in every game or the manager in his decisions that he feels is best to make things work out with his tactics and game plans for each game that will reap success,bt we are always complacent always!!