Against Bournemouth on Saturday, Kai Havertz scored his first goal for Arsenal since his move from Chelsea in the summer transfer window.
Kai Havertz has struggled to make an impact at Arsenal since his £65 million transfer from London and Premier League rivals Chelsea in the summer of 2023.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has been criticised by some for signing Havertz.
On Saturday, though, Havertz showed a very promising sign.
He scored.
The Germany international, who can operate as a midfielder or as a forward, found the back of the net from the penalty spot.
Arsenal fans must be delighted with Havertz’s goal.
Yes, it was ‘only’ from the penalty spot, but it is certainly going to enhance the forward’s confidence.
Gary Neville on Arsenal summer signing Kai Havertz
Former Manchester United defender and Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville is pleased to see Havertz score.
However, the pundit does not seem to be entirely convinced by the former Chelsea attacker, noting that he has looked awkward in front of goal whenever he has watched him in action for Arsenal this season.
Neville said about Havertz on his podcast: “It’s important that they get him playing.
“He is a major signing for them, and they can’t continue to keep having a cloud over him about what his best position is.
“Is he going to be on the bench? Why is he not playing well? Is he going to score a goal?
“A couple of times I have seen him live this season, he has looked very awkward in front of goal, so I think it will be important for him.”
Arsenal fans should have faith in Kai Havertz
In my view, Arsenal fans should have faith in Kai Havertz.
Yes, the forward has not been a huge success at Arsenal so far, but it can take players some time to get used to a new club.
Let us not forget how Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has made Martin Odegaard better.
The Norway international playmaker struggled to make an impact at Real Madrid, but he is now one of the best playmakers in the Premier League.
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