After joining Arsenal for £65 million in the summer, Kai Havertz hasn’t exactly had the best of starts at the club from Chelsea.
As Mikel Arteta looks to establish himself as the team’s preferred player, the 24-year-old has found it difficult to make an impression at the Emirates Stadium. However, the German midfielder surprised everyone on Saturday by scoring a vital goal to give the Gunners a 1-0 victory over Brentford.Havertz’s header in the dying seconds sent Arsenal to the top of the Premier League standings.It’s safe to say that since leaving Stamford Bridge, the former Chelsea player has faced a lot of criticism. As it happens, Darren Bent recently asserted that Havertz hasn’t performed well enough thus far this season.
However, it appears that his willingness to put in the effort and compete for a spot in the team has impressed Arsenal’s coaching staff.The journalist for The Athletic stated, “The reality in private is very different from the perception in the public.” “What is seen of Havertz behind the scenes and the efforts being made to maximize his effectiveness.”
“Don’t forget he is learning a new role, at a new club, with a new group of players who have pretty much solidified their way of playing last season and he comes into it.
“It is going to take some time. However, everything I’ve heard points to the following: first, he is extremely driven, devoted, and fixated on football in order to work with the coaches and get this right.
“In addition, I heard about his conduct, his application, and his attitude behind the scenes, which is something else.”
After a difficult beginning to his time at Arsenal, Havertz will undoubtedly be hoping that his goal on Saturday helps to jumpstart his season.
The German’s midfield potential has been hinted at, but more needs to be expected of him after his late run into the box on Saturday.
However, it’s wonderful to learn that Havertz has become a fixture at Arsenal behind the scenes and that the team holds great regard for him.