Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has made a bizarre comparison between Kai Havertz's struggles on the pitch and his own personal life. Speaking after Arsenal's thrilling 3-1 victory over Manchester United, Arteta discussed the young player's performance and drew a peculiar analogy to his own romantic endeavors.
Mikel Arteta believes it will take time for Kai Havertz to perform at his best
Kai Havertz missed a significant opportunity to score his first goal for Arsenal during the match. With the game goalless, the ball fell to Havertz inside the box, just ten yards from the net. However, he completely misjudged the kick and made minimal contact with the ball, leaving fans frustrated and critical of his performance.
Havertz, who was signed from Chelsea for a whopping £65 million this summer, has yet to score or provide an assist for Arsenal. Despite this disappointing start, Arteta remains unconcerned. He believes Havertz simply needs time to settle into his new club and surroundings.
In an attempt to explain his patience, Arteta shared a strange analogy about his courtship with his wife, Lorena Bernal. Drawing parallels between Havertz's struggles and his own romantic triumph, Arteta emphasized the importance of persistence and determination in achieving success.
While Havertz's missed chance and lackluster performance have raised concerns among fans, Arteta praised the crowd for their support towards the player during the game. It seems the manager is confident in Havertz's ability to eventually find his footing and excel in an Arsenal shirt.
It's worth noting that Havertz's struggles were not limited to missing a scoring opportunity. He also believed he had won his team a penalty during the game, only for VAR to overturn the decision. Additionally, he was substituted off for Fabio Vieira prior to Arsenal's comeback, after playing 77 minutes.
