Mikel Arteta has told Arsenal fans to expect to feature in a number of different positions this season after he caught the eye in last night’s 5-0 win over MLS All-Stars.
Eyebrows were raised when Arteta sanctioned the £65million signing of the Germany international following a several underwhelming seasons at .
Havertz made his non-competitive debut against Nurnberg last week before causing some measure of concern after he flunked the All-Star Skills Challenge on Tuesday night.
Starring in an attacking midfield-role against the Wayne Rooney-managed All-Stars, Havertz gave indication of his ability with a smartly taken goal, thundering home a volley at the near post after pulling down Marquinhos’ cross with a delicious first touch.
‘I think, again, it’s one of the main qualities he has,’ said Mikel Arteta after the game, referencing Havertz’s versatility.
‘He gives us something very different with his quality and size as well, when you have to beat the press for example and use him as a target man.
‘So, we will see – for now, he’s playing in the attacking midfield position, but I’m sure throughout the season and throughout games as well, we’re going to have the options to play him in different positions.’
in Arsenal colours and Arteta is confident the new trio will settle in quiclkly.
He added: ‘hey are and w’We have to find that fluidity within the game, and those relationships. That’s something that is difficult to predict as a coach what’s going to work, but sometimes whether it’s on the pitch or sitting at the table, and they find that chemistry between them.
‘Especially, in the first half, the way we started, we were a bit suffocated with the weather, and we started to give too many simple balls away, and we could not really control the game.
‘But it was true that we were exceptional in both boxes today every time we were in the final third in good positions, we put the ball in the back of the net, and we have to defend moments in those transitions when we give the ball away. I think we defended really well, as well.’
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