Arteta impressed with Havertz’s start to his Arsenal career
Mikel Arteta has shared his positive impressions of Kai Havertz’s initial performances since joining Arsenal, emphasizing the midfielder’s adaptability and impact on the team.
Reflecting on Havertz’s Premier League debut against Manchester City, Arteta noted, “He’s fitted in really well. I think he played a really good game against Man City, he had two big, big chances to score, and he didn’t, but everything he did apart from that he was excellent.” Despite not converting those opportunities, Havertz showcased his potential and versatility.
The Spaniard continued´his praise in today’s pre-Palace press conference, highlighting Havertz’s positional versatility, “The other day as well he played in two different positions throughout the game, one more as a number eight, one more as a number 10.” This adaptability underlines Havertz’s capacity to contribute in various roles within the team’s setup.
The Arsenal manager expressed his satisfaction with Havertz’s overall contribution, “I’m really happy with what he’s bringing to the team, his intensity, his mobility, his threat, his understanding of the game and spaces, and the way he’s fitted in around the boys as well, so I’m really, really happy with him.”
Arteta’s comments highlight Havertz’s integration into the squad seamlessly, both in terms of his playing style and his interactions with his teammates.
The German’s early performances have left a positive impression on Arteta, showcasing the midfielder’s commitment and adaptability to Arsenal’s tactics. As the season progresses, fans will be eager to see how Havertz continues to contribute and evolve within the team.
Writer – Yash Bisht
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No, I’ve seen enough. Two games, that’s all I need.
Massive flop! Terrible signing! Havertz needs to go, and take Arteta and Edu with you, as they are absolutely clueless!
Should have signed Fred or Henderson instead. We’ll struggle to make the top half now.
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Hahaha, you are kidding right?
You should be more concerned about our massive injury crisis 🙂
Two games is all you need then?! Talk about NOT giving a player any chance at all to settle in.
Your idea of what being a proper supporter entails,is TOTALLY opposite to mine, thankfully for me and those like me.
I will assume that you are being tongue-in-cheek until proven otherwise. I suspect that a lot of people will state down the road that they should have given him a little time to settle with his new teammates in a new tactical system and new positions.
Just my two pence.
That is sarcasm. She is one of the biggest Arteta supporter here and THE biggest Arteta apologist by a mile.
Arteta apologist? Is that like a “fan boy” or someone who actually believes he is doing a good job?
Both! She believe and trust in him which is a good thing but I don’t get why she has to take up arms defending him against any criticism, especially the valid ones!
Just doing an impression of some Arsenal fans.
Unlike some, I would never judge a player after two games.
Jen, It seems, from other posts, including your second post, that you were being ironic in your opening post. If that is so, I withdraw my reply post ,so please ignore it. Glad to see that you are a fan who gives any player a fair chance and sorry I mistakenly thought otherewise.
That money could have been spend elsewhere, what has Harvtez brought to Arsenal???, position 5 or 6 waiting for Arsenal
This is not one game this Havertz Guy is worse than Pepe to be honest. The rest of the transfers been good But here is always one viera in there
Honestly I for one was never for this signing, in fact I wanted the war chest to be spent on Declan Rice and the Caicedo kid.
But the gaffer has opted for Havertz, arguing his purchase is like fighting over spilt milk.
Have seen signs of the German slowly coming to life, this should be expected as the integration progress.
It’s because havertz follows instructions and is really clever without the ball, both in attack and defence, I think. Even if he didn’t look outstanding, especially vs forest, I think he’s helping the team a lot but taking up clever positions that create space for others in attack and help stop counters – hence why arteta is pleased with him imo. Want to see more of him on the ball, but it’s all about the team at the end of the day
Havertz is a clever player and as @Davi said, he listens to instructions, he breaks counter attacks,retrieves lost balls with some show of energy and speed but he hasnt shown that same energy while attacking, he needs to be more deliberate in the opponent’s box,
Just my thought.
Havertz to me will be a success come the end of the season football fans naturally are fickle. Because he is so clever he just needs time to blend with the boys.