Arteta urges Arsenal fans to show their support for Kai Havertz.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has asked fans to show unshakable support for his new signing, Kai Havertz, who has received mixed reactions since his £65 million move from Chelsea.
- Mikel Arteta calls for fans to support Kai Havertz, drawing parallels to Martin Odegaard’s initial period at Arsenal.
- Havertz’s “phenomenal” understanding of the game is particularly highlighted by Arteta.
- Arteta also names other players who have thrived under fan support, underlining the importance of a supportive environment.
Arteta’s case for Havertz
Arteta expressed his hope for Havertz’s future at Arsenal before of the game against Manchester United, despite some fans’ dissatisfaction.
Drawing similarities within Odegaard, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger reiterated his conviction in Havertz’s skill, saying the German midfielder has a “phenomenal” grasp of the game.
“I tell you what I feel about him, that I love him, and that I see his qualities every single day in training,” Arteta added. “His work rate is excellent, and many of the things he’s done for the team are excellent.”
Arteta urges Arsenal fans to show their support for Kai Havertz.
“He can play in so many different roles and do it so well,” Arteta remarked.
“He has a football brain in terms of knowing when to move, how to move, when to stay, and when to run.” It’s incredible. At the moment, he is playing with three different guys behind him, and they are the ones who must make him good.
“These guys rely on the guys in the back.” If the two central defenders are like this [eyes closed], and they always give you the ball to the wrong foot at the wrong moment with the incorrect pace, I was a midfielder. Disaster, I look terrible. When I have good players on my team, it makes my life lot easier. So let’s get started.
“That is what we are striving for and hoping for.” And I’m confident that this will be the case. It’s never a specific science, as we’ve said before about other areas.
“But when we have to add ingredients to something in order for it to taste good, look good, and be enjoyable, I believe they need to feel supported and loved.” He’s taking care of the rest. His work pace is great, believe me. He won more duels than anybody else in midfield because of his speed and distances.
“There are a lot of things, but the one that will make him the player we want, the difference, there are other things as well.” But make sure he doesn’t lose sight of the fundamentals that are so vital in our style of play. method of play.”
Odegaard: A precedent for Havertz
The comparison to Odegaard isn’t arbitrary.
The Norwegian international initially faced scrutiny when he joined the club on loan in 2021.
However, his eventual success, underscored by his captaincy, stands as a testament to what players can achieve when buoyed by the support of their fans.
Havertz’s early days
Havertz, who joined Arsenal this summer in a substantial deal from Chelsea, has shown promise but also attracted some criticism.
Arteta firmly believes that with fan support, the German midfielder will “come good” at the club, particularly given his “excellent work-rate” and aptitude for understanding the intricacies of the game.
The evolving nature of the squad
Arteta also emphasized how fans’ support has helped players like Ben White, Gabriel, and Aaron Ramsdale develop.
“It took more than two months [for Odegaard to persuade fans],” Arteta explained.It was the same with Gabriel Magalhaes. Ben White couldn’t play fullback, he couldn’t play fullback.
“Aaron Ramsdale wasn’t up to the task…And now we’ve signed another keeper [David Raya], which is a disaster. Aaron Ramsdale, on the other hand, was not good enough for Arsenal. Bukayo Saka was a left-back before switching to right-wing.
“Granit Xhaka…”There are plenty good instances. However, the gamers must enjoy what they do. And I believe they enjoy what they do more when they feel supported.”
“It’s difficult to ask, especially our people in our stadium and our supporters for more, but my feeling is, give him love and we will get the best out of him,” the manager said of the importance of a supporting atmosphere for player growth.
“I think we’ve had some very, very, very beautiful examples in the last few years with players who we’ve given a lot of support and love to, and they’ve felt it, and they’ve just exploded.” There are plenty good instances.
“So I’ll stick to that because not everyone will be rooting for Arsenal to succeed.” But those who truly want the best for the club, by heart and soul, let’s do it because there’s a lot there to give us.”
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