Why did Mikel Arteta buy Kai Havertz? | Arsenal Tactical Analysis

[@Writtenmirror]

He was signed with the hope he would be a 0.25 scorer or essentially 1 in 4 or just under 10 prem goals a season at least. Arteta is right in that he did expect him to have scored a few goals by now and there lies the problem. Havertz has to help put teams away for his style to translate to domination by Arsenal. If not the left 8 hasnt evolved as Xhaka's 15GA season was seen as a modest return when taken into context of every other starting (regular) creative player getting 12-15 Goals each. That's what Havertz is supposed to do or make way for someone who can in ESR/Viera

[@FutbolScholar]

I agree, if it doesn't translate to output then he will be a passenger to the team. It's good that he's doing off the ball work because arsenal fans were very concerned about that aspect

[@stevebrilliant7738]

Impressive analysis. Well done.

[@FutbolScholar]

Thanks mate!

[@justin4517]

Again nice video but at the end the player you seem to compare him saying they start by struggling, none of them have been in England for 3 years

[@FutbolScholar]

That's true, good point. In Havertz's case some would say he's been "misprofiled" so essentially he is restarting and reverting to type as an Attacking Midfielder

[@naomibosibori3138]

Zincheko will find him,if that doesnt work thrn i dont know what will

[@86pacfan86]

Arteta bought him with the idea of getting more end product from the 8 position. That's why Xhaka left. He saw the writing on the wall. 65m for end product. the defending contribution is expected out of any midfielder. even odegaard presses with more intensity and he is our primary creator. this was a bad buy, plain and simple.

[@left-handedstan4506]

I'm optimistic he gets dialed in, but for now I see Vieira as the better pick to start.

[@FutbolScholar]

That's fair, vieira has been good off the bench, slight concern about the duel ability but he's looking bright!

[@oluwaseyisubair4426]

Kai can't give goals, dats absolute 100%

[@FutbolScholar]

The goals will come soon, he's getting into good areas

[@oluwaseyisubair4426]

@@FutbolScholar okay

[@martinedlin5517]

It makes me laugh how many people think their better coach than arteta

[@tonnyekwanyu7013]

The only problem with him is wasting chamces

[@FutbolScholar]

True, he needs to get his confidence up, but he has created a few chances that arsenal players should have scored

[@phemiabakantorana7138]

Kai is awastage of money which could have bought 2players

[@FutbolScholar]

Which player would you prefer arsenal bought for that position instead?

[@logitech7989]

Kai won't be an elite player in offensive position. He lack the balls, 0 dribbles in his position is a football crime. for me i play the 65m 300k/week castrated turkey as a left-back

[@FutbolScholar]

😂 if you watched the video properly you'll see muller can't dribble either and he turned out okay, have faith

[@logitech7989]

@@FutbolScholar Well there is no room for that in the modern football, Germany still using Muller because they have no other one, they prepare the other donkey to replace him, German attackers are shit !!