Arsenal is set to kick off their 2023–24 league season with a clash against Nottingham Forest. Hopefully, they start on a high and thrive with the new additions to their squad. One of the additions who could impact Arsenal this new season is Kai Havertz.
According to Bacary Sagna, who was a great Gunner not so long ago, the German international is the player he feels can give Arsenal the same as hi ex-team-mate Robin Van Persie offered while at the club.
Mikel Arteta sanctioned a £65 million swoop for Chelsea’s Kai Havertz a few weeks ago.
The German failed to live up to his expectations at Stamford Bridge, and faced a lot of criticism for not producing in front of goal in terms of numbers of assists and goals.
However, the ex-Arsenal star is optomistic that Havertz will thrive at Arsenal as the next Robin Van Persie, as he was quoted by the Mirror as saying).
“Kai Havertz played well in the number nine, especially against big defenders. I was expecting him to suffer physically, but he’s a clever player.
“He’s like Robin van Persie in the way he uses his body; he can cross, and he’s technically very good. He could have scored, but he created lots of chances, which is a positive.”
Among the signings Arsenal have made, Kai Havertz has been under so much scrutiny, and only a few are confident he will thrive at the Emirates. But Gooners should hope Mikel Arteta has a good plan for him.
If the 24-year-old can find a footing at Arsenal, he could take them to the next level, there’s no doubt about that, but will he score as many as the great Van Persie?
We will have to wait to find out if this is another masterstoke from Arteta or not.
Daniel O
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Think Kia Havertz is more a mixture of Ozil and Van Persie, when you look at his all game contribution.
As his integration gathers steam Arsenal will realize the massive upgrade we have in midfield from the German.
Agree, a bit of both Ozil and Van Persie. A bit more Persie than Ozil I think as havertz is more keen on making runs into the box than spend time making cute passes around. If he gets gelled in, and Arteta finds a way to integrate him to his best of capabilities, he will create plenty problems for the defense.
“both”
That’s the big picture as clear as day.🙂
not in Van Persie’s League
Hopefully he gets to score lots of em outrageous volleys just like RVP did, vamos kai!!!
RVP was an excellent finisher who could score 25-35 goals per season when fit. I see finishing as a weakness for Havertz, don’t think you can learn that at this age.
If I remember right. Van persie didn’t start scoring until 27 or 28 years old!
Because he was injured for about 7 years Pat
Then ran off after one good season
Havertz can emulate Van persie he only need to add a little more agression and physicality to his game. Once that is done, he start to feel at home just like Van persie.
You are right.
@John havertz can be a deadly finisher in the premier league this season and beyond if Arteta can get him to loosen up a little bit.
The talent is there just need to gain some freedom and confidence that’s all.
Yes, he still looks like he is lacking in confidence but I feel that is normal judging by his performance last season and then going for big money across the city, knowing expectation will be high and people waiting to see him fail. He has not loosen up much but if he is able to get a few goals early in the season, his confidence will shoot through the roof.
Remember Fabrigas move to barcelona and couldn’t find a place for himself in the Barcelona mildfield. Gardiola tried playing Fabrigas as a false nine and didn’t work well for him till he left Barcelona. Unfortunately he couldn’t return to arsenal at the time and sign for Chelsea.
Havertz didn’t fit into Chelsea style of play just like Fabrigas at Barcelona and has affected his confidence.
Coming to arsenal for him is like taking in a fresh air. All he has to do his format Chelsea from is memory and install arsenal.
Though, this may take a little time but with the support of his new manager, team mates and fans he will come good.
From what I saw in the community shield game vs Manchester city there’s a combination of deadly players in Havertz in form of Van persie and Ramsay fighting to unleash in the premier league this season and beyond.
I remember two versions of Robin Van Persie, one very much injured and the other a prolific goal scorer. Which version are you thinking about 🙂
As a top target striker option for which Havertz is signed for. In contrast to a Fox in the box i.e. Goal poacher Nkethia. If Havertz omproved on his weak goals scoring composure to get strong, stronger and politic in front of goal for Arsenal in the Epl and Ucl this summer, and subsequently throughout the season. He will be hitting the target regularly for Arsenal whenever he gets into the opponent”s team area.
“He’s like Robin van Persie in the way he uses his body; he can cross, and he’s technically very good. He could have scored, but he created lots of chances, which is a positive.”
“He could have scored”, but he didn’t.
Not one word about scoring goals like RvP, Daniel O.
Sorry, I can’t see this Happening.😕
Robin Van Persie even @22,23 was a Explosive talented Striker.
Check out his Goal against Charlton Athletic in September 2006, or his Goal against Ivory coast in 2006 FIFA world cup.
Havertz will Never be as good as Van Persie.
He is Slow, Languid and very Lightweight.
A Mixture/Blend of Olivier Giroud and Aubameyang.😒😏
Havertz is not slow, languid nor lightweight.
He is technically better than both Giroud and Aubameyang.
He is physically stronger than the mix of Ozil and Van Persie.
He is quicker than the mix of Ozil and Giroud.
So IMO he is a blend of Giroud and Van Persie.
Not in the same class as van pervy ,pains me to say .
Rabbit in headlights when it comes to him infront of goal
137 prem appearances 19 goals tells you how good he is as a finisher.