Former Arsenal player Emmanuel Adebayor has admitted that he is not thrilled with Gunners striker Kai Havertz.
Havertz played the first half of this season very poorly after moving from Chelsea for 65 million pounds, but then Kai established himself as a key Arsenal player.
Last weekend, Havertz contributed to a 2-3 victory over Tottenham with another goal, and Adebayor understands why people praise Kai. However, Emmanuel personally does not feel admiration from the 24-year-old German.
“He’s adapted well, but I’m not a big fan of him, to be honest. He’s not that strong to play on the edge of a team like Arsenal.
“First of all, you have to be strong and also smart. Although he plays very well with his feet.”
“Football is such a game that you are a hero when you score, and when you don’t score, you are a villain. If he doesn’t score and Arsenal lose, the fans are unhappy.”
“But if he manages to score a goal and bring victory to his team, as he does at the end of the season, then he is considered a hero,” Adebayor was quoted as saying by the Daily Mirror.
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Summary:
This article discusses former Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor’s mixed feelings about current Gunner Kai Havertz. While acknowledging Havertz’s recent strong performances and key role in the team, Adebayor expresses personal reservations about the German’s physical strength for the Premier League’s demands. He emphasizes the importance of both physicality and technical skill for success at Arsenal. The article highlights the contrasting fan reception based on goalscoring outcomes, with heroes emerging from victories and villains from defeats.