Former Liverpool player Jermaine Pennant has drawn a comparison between Kai Havertz and his former teammate Dirk Kuyt.
Havertz, who moved to Arsenal in the summer, has faced criticism for his performances since his transfer, with some fans suggesting he lacks a clear identity within the team.
One of the key issues Arsenal supporters have with Havertz is the perceived uncertainty about his best position on the field. This has led to questions about whether he is truly worth the significant transfer fee the club paid for him.
Pennant has mentioned that he also experienced a similar situation with his former Liverpool teammate Dirk Kuyt, where there was some uncertainty about Kuyt’s best position during their time at the club.
Pennant said, as quoted by Express Sport:
“Havertz wouldn’t start for me and I’d have to ask him where he plays! If he says as a striker, or a 10, or an 8, I’d stick him there and let him express himself.
“Theo [Walcott] had pace, so you could play him anywhere in the forward line and get away with it. You can’t do that with Havertz as he’s not quick or massively skillful.
“When I think of players I played with who were unsure of their best position, I’d say Dirk Kuyt comes to mind. I used to ask him if he was a winger or a striker!”
Just Arsenal Opinion
Havertz has time to improve because he signed a long-term contract with us, but his current performance could be better.
The German knows he has to do better in the coming months, or he could be axed next summer.
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In a team known for free flowing, dynamic attacking football it is a mystery why MA signed a player with such limited abilities as Kai Havertz.
It is more of a mystery why he paid £65 million for him with wages of £250k plus a week.
I have a feeling we have lumbered ourselves with another Mesut Ozil less the flamboyant silky skills of Ozil.
He was good in the first half against Lens. I think he will improve. Whether it’s enough to justify his price tag though, only time will tell. The potential is there, and he could give something different that could be useful in the long run if Arteta can unlock it.
On that price we should have got some readymade player. Who hit the ground running from day 1. Not like this uncertain luxury player. Such potential Gamble could have been done with say 20M odd player.