Kai Havertz: Arsenal's Number 9.

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  • @DiffKnock
    @DiffKnock  Před 2 měsíci +166

    To those annoyed at the RvP comparison... PLEASE watch the video first 😂

    • @JoeMamaisgae
      @JoeMamaisgae Před 2 měsíci +24

      No, i want to be annoyed

    • @bignugget6982
      @bignugget6982 Před 2 měsíci +2

      Jivans mate thinks he can tell me what to do lol

    • @temiomo-loto4122
      @temiomo-loto4122 Před 2 měsíci +5

      Just don’t like the injury prone Dutch ghost

    • @birdytv369
      @birdytv369 Před 2 měsíci +7

      Not going to lie. Just the title pissed me off!

    • @Loosetweezers
      @Loosetweezers Před 2 měsíci +3

      Don’t lie, you know exactly what you were doing with that.

  • @AboeLuqmaan
    @AboeLuqmaan Před 2 měsíci +433

    Havertz is a new category. In the future we'll be saying that a player is a havertz type of player

    • @rubentrujillo1572
      @rubentrujillo1572 Před 2 měsíci +44

      He's going from Muller regen to Giroud for France

    • @alekseifedorov949
      @alekseifedorov949 Před 2 měsíci +11

      we already say it for Muller and Griezmann:)

    • @tnix80
      @tnix80 Před 2 měsíci +15

      He's like a center forward, remember that category on FIFA? Like second striker

    • @ArsenalChad
      @ArsenalChad Před 2 měsíci +16

      Naw hes just a raumdeuter, nothing new but he’s definitely good at it

    • @Kausickkk
      @Kausickkk Před 2 měsíci +1

      For that to happen, he'll have to do something incredible

  • @irfnhype
    @irfnhype Před 2 měsíci +152

    He is our Muller, the raumdeuter, crushing the box late, open up space, link up play in the final third type of guy, love it❤

    • @dominicthelordkabinga
      @dominicthelordkabinga Před 2 měsíci +2

      Not yet guys, not yet.

    • @NorthLondonForeverCOYG
      @NorthLondonForeverCOYG Před 2 měsíci +34

      @@dominicthelordkabingaHe is not comparing him and Müller instead he is comparing their role and he is right. A reumdeuter is a player who creates space and Havertz does that very well for Arsenal.

    • @GoonerCast
      @GoonerCast Před 2 měsíci

      @@NorthLondonForeverCOYGwell said

    • @GoonerCast
      @GoonerCast Před 2 měsíci

      @@NorthLondonForeverCOYGwell said

    • @GoonerCast
      @GoonerCast Před 2 měsíci +2

      It’s actually a great comparison … I remember thinking the same thing about Hav when hearing interviews by Bayern players saying Mullers no good for technique, skills or dribbling … so why is he so good 😅

  • @barno978
    @barno978 Před 2 měsíci +325

    Proud to say I backed Havertz from the day he signed.

    • @totsh2056
      @totsh2056 Před 2 měsíci +5

      Was it a case of just trusting that Arteta knows what he's doing even if the signing seems a bit weird, or did you immediately recognise how his qualities would improve the team?

    • @Jabawalk
      @Jabawalk Před 2 měsíci +17

      @@totsh2056 over the years I have learnt to understand that players aren't necessary bad if they didn't put in good numbers. Chances are, they are played out of position (limited his strength), or lack of necessary support (magnify his weakness), or even both. We have numerous examples before Kai already.

    • @rextuller3498
      @rextuller3498 Před 2 měsíci +7

      Remember when odegaard first signed on loan, and his first season on the permanent? He wasn't putting up numbers, but you could really tell the quality was there. Same logic applied with Havertz, people with real ball knowledge can tell when a player is worth it :D @@Jabawalk

    • @kamikaze241
      @kamikaze241 Před 2 měsíci +1

      too bad he flopped at midfield and replaced by jorgi, will flop at CF soon

    • @abdullah087
      @abdullah087 Před 2 měsíci +3

      Same here, Arsenal fans calling him a flop based on his Chelsea performances, while conveniently forgetting what he produced for Leverkusen. Chelsea are just a sh*t team, that’s all it was

  • @tusharimdad9595
    @tusharimdad9595 Před 2 měsíci +148

    Wow! Purely intelligent and deep analysis, mixed with humour, that you won't find from celebrity pundits. Bravo 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽

  • @HarmvanderWilt
    @HarmvanderWilt Před 2 měsíci +8

    On Ian Wrights podcast, he was described as an ‘8.5’ which sums it up perfectly. He tackles and works like a midfielder, but he can also be a second striker. His unique physique sets him apart from other 2nd strikers, and he can do any job that is asked from him. Thats why we paid 60 mln for him. He simply makes us more versitile

  • @10spots18
    @10spots18 Před 2 měsíci +65

    I’m really glad you’re an Arsenal fan, these are some of the best football videos out there

  • @darr303
    @darr303 Před 2 měsíci +27

    Most people only remember RVP for his last 2 seasons with us but forget his stats were below average for nearly every season before that. Took RVP seven season in the league before he started gettin high goal numbers and even then only got over 20 in his last season.

    • @noble7461
      @noble7461 Před 2 měsíci +6

      He was a constant sick note except for those final two seasons

    • @user-ze3nl2kc2f
      @user-ze3nl2kc2f Před 2 měsíci +5

      This is true but Wenger played him as a left winger for those low scoring seasons and only played him centre forward when Adeybayor left. I think this was one of Wenger's biggest mistakes that people don't seem to notice

    • @user-qm4wt6jg2h
      @user-qm4wt6jg2h Před 2 měsíci +4

      Where do you get this low scoring seasons conclusion? RVP would be our top scorer with say 7 goals then gets injured. Stop acting as if he played 20 and scored 5

    • @TDOTSE1
      @TDOTSE1 Před 2 měsíci

      ​@@noble7461yep main reason I hate him. We stayed loyal to him only for him to spit on our face

  • @Dani-vh8tw
    @Dani-vh8tw Před 2 měsíci +56

    Incredible video as always🎉 . Havertz is becoming an integral player to the team. Long may it continue

  • @JDW1110
    @JDW1110 Před 2 měsíci +9

    He was worth all 60 million today. COYG!

  • @NorthLondonForeverCOYG
    @NorthLondonForeverCOYG Před 2 měsíci +39

    Now Arsenal’s defence and midfield is very versatile. Now we have a holding midfielder who can play box to box. A DM who can play overhead passes. A LB who can play that Xhaka role. A tall 8 who can play false 9 and a 9. A deep lying playmaker. We only have 2 CBs and other backup CBs are also able to play fullbacks. We also have a final third passer. A 10 who can also operate on LW.

    • @hyperprotagonist
      @hyperprotagonist Před 2 měsíci

      But apparently Arsenal need a striker according to some. Even though they’ve scored more goals than a team occupied by a world class (allegedly) striker. 😂

    • @GoonerCast
      @GoonerCast Před 2 měsíci

      True but you gotta admit we need a striker

    • @GoonerCast
      @GoonerCast Před 2 měsíci

      No names necessary we all know who you mean 🙌

    • @zj7845
      @zj7845 Před 2 měsíci

      Saliba can play RB and Gabriel is used as WLB at times.

  • @Rossboy2112
    @Rossboy2112 Před 2 měsíci +65

    I think Havertz will become a phenomenal player at Arsenal in the coming seasons his confidence is getting better and better I think he can become a key player for us ❤

    • @tdtm82
      @tdtm82 Před 2 měsíci +4

      Confidence is key and he needs time. He has so many qualities and with time he will be there. He lost confidence at Chelski and with a striker and man-management coaching he will be there. He scored amazing goals at BL and that's already been ignored.

    • @Rossboy2112
      @Rossboy2112 Před 2 měsíci +3

      @@tdtm82 yes 👍🏻 all eyes were on him at the start of the season because of the price tag and the negative opinions on him he seems to have found his feet now Arteta knows what he is doing with his signing’s in fairness I think Havertz can become a false 9 with Martinelli and Saka beside him they are all young aswell this Arsenal team is going to dominate in the next few years if Arteta stays I hope Jorghino stays Odegaard Rice and Jorghino in midfield seems to be a solid midfield and I hope Kiwior stays at Left back our defence is awesome 👏 and David Raya is real top notch it’s a shame about Ramsdale but it’s working with the way Arteta is building this team Smith-Rowe is a brilliant player I hope he gets back to his best 👍🏻

    • @tdtm82
      @tdtm82 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@Rossboy2112 Timber will be trained to play Jorginho's beast holding the team role I am sure. He has the correct attributes. I think we'll probably sell Partey and Nketiah and get some more reliable/consistent players. I still think we need a ten but definitely not as much as last year. Kai is also holding up and recovering and forcing crap tackles which is instrumental in offensive moves! Saka has proven his critiques wrong..how do you mark him now??!!??

    • @Rossboy2112
      @Rossboy2112 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@tdtm82 Saka will beat Henry’s goal record of 228 if he stays his whole career at Arsenal which I think he will do Smith-Rowe is a class player as a No10 but he needs a to get games and get back to his best I think Fabio Vieria will be class m8 as for Timber he is going to be a beast for us next season Nketiah is a brilliant finisher but no consistent Partey will go and Elneny and Cedric in the summer I want Jorghino to stay and play hopefully Jesus will get a good run without any knocks and we have Trossard who is brilliant in my opinion m8 this team is outstanding Declan Rice is a brilliant future captain I think 💯👍🏻

    • @tdtm82
      @tdtm82 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@Rossboy2112 Jorginho will defo be a technical coach. I think that will be his contract option. Eddie is a class guy but not good enough at our level. Agree with your other points. I also like Vieira when people doubted him. As ball-carrier. Needs time. Stil young

  • @aricampsramnath4759
    @aricampsramnath4759 Před 2 měsíci +66

    love from Trinidad and Tobago. come Gunnerssssss

  • @jackson159
    @jackson159 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Havertz's mindset is remarkable. He was hated since day 1 from Fans and Media. But he went in every difficult game with a Champion Mindset. He is really helpful when we play against the big 6. I was sure that Arteta knows excatly what he is doing, when he is spending that much.

  • @Boikany0
    @Boikany0 Před 2 měsíci +44

    The different Goat🇿🇦

  • @RGBY-tv4hg
    @RGBY-tv4hg Před 2 měsíci +26

    Told my mate I’d give him £5k if havertz scored a hatrick in the prem this season. I’m slightly terrified.

    • @okirooju3787
      @okirooju3787 Před 2 měsíci

      Lol mate 😂😂

    • @iankemp1131
      @iankemp1131 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Only slightly ... given he still misses a high proportion of his chances

  • @Deceptorking
    @Deceptorking Před 2 měsíci +18

    So, spot on about the role. It's all about having a squad that is flexible to adjust to the role depending on the opposition.

  • @sharkfinn7234
    @sharkfinn7234 Před 2 měsíci +2

    I cant remember the last time i wanted a player to succeed as much as havertz. Idk why

  • @Erysx12
    @Erysx12 Před 2 měsíci +23

    The new Thomas Muller 🤷‍♂️ (maybe)

  • @Qlicky
    @Qlicky Před 2 měsíci +7

    To all RVP fans with rose-nostalgia-tinted glasses, here's some actual stats:
    1st season at Arsenal in the Premier League: 5 goals / 1 assist.
    2nd season at Arsenal in the Premier League: 5 goals / 1 assist.
    3rd season at Arsenal in the Premier League: 11 goals / 5 assists.
    4th season at Arsenal in the Premier League: 7 goals / 3 assists.
    5th season at Arsenal in the Premier League: 11 goals / 10 assits.
    6th season at Arsenal in the Premier League: 9 goals / 7 assists.
    7th season at Arsenal, and this is the season where he finally looked like a striker everyone remembers him by, 18 goals / 7 assists.
    He was 27 at the time and in his prime. It took him 7 bloody years to fulfill his true potential, and for some reason Havertz was slagged off after 7 games.
    And before anyone goes: "But he was injured hurr durr..."
    Well, if Haaland was injured for half a season every year, he wouldnt be scoring nearly as much. Now, would he?
    Neither would Ronaldo, or Messi for that matter.
    Availability IS ability.
    Long story short, Havertz is on course to have a better first season than any of the RVP's first 3 (THREE) seasons at Arsenal.
    And he's not even playing as a striker.
    And no, Im not saying he's better than RVP. But people who only remember the good times need some perspective.

    • @JP-fc6hq
      @JP-fc6hq Před 2 měsíci +1

      Impressive wrap up mate

    • @Qlicky
      @Qlicky Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@JP-fc6hq Thanks.
      People who only watch youtube compilations and never actually followed players careers get on my nerves.
      For all RVP's qualities he was never available and was always injured. What use is an amazing player if he can't string 3 matches in a row without getting injured for few weeks, or months in RVPS case?
      RVP was amazing when he was fit. Too bad it was very, very rare.
      And of course, as soon as he was finally fit after a decade or so, he buggered off for greener pastures.

    • @JoshuaGuevara7
      @JoshuaGuevara7 Před 2 měsíci

      3rd season
      11 goals 5 assists 22 games( 0.73 g/a per game)
      4th season
      7 goals 3 assists 15 games
      ( 0.67 g/a per game )
      5th season
      10 goals 11assists in 28 games
      (0.75 g/a per game )
      6th season
      9 goals 7 assists in 16 games
      (1 g/a per game )
      7th season
      18 goals 7 assists in 25 games
      (1 g/a per game )
      And then you ignored his 8th
      30 goals 13 assists 38 games
      (1.13 g/a per game )
      World class end product throughout his career at Arsenal. Put the full stats next time.
      Havertz is currently on 0.38 g/a for this season 7 goals 3 assists in 26 games that end product is not better than rvps third season like you claim
      0.38 is not > 0.73 even on just the numbers 6 more goal contributions in 4 less games as of now.
      Rvp in this current Arsenal team would have them in first don’t be disingenuous to bring up another player .

    • @dqf9830
      @dqf9830 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Rvp played behind Henry n Dennis man

    • @benjamindadzie9657
      @benjamindadzie9657 Před 2 měsíci +1

      ​@@JoshuaGuevara7cam you trust such a player..He couldn't play 30 matches in a single EPL season after 8 seasons? No wonder we couldn't win anything.. Wenger kept Faith in him and when he had his best season,he left those who took care of him when he was on treatment bed...SNAKE FOR A REASON

  • @Advoc8te4Truth
    @Advoc8te4Truth Před 2 měsíci +15

    I think the differentiation of position over roles is important. Wenger was the absolute worst at subjugating roles over position. Namely, playing people out of position despite how poorly equipped they were to play it.
    Arteta breakdowns position based on what attributes and what skills he wants expressed from that position. The attitude is completely different and it's very La Masia Total Football philosophically.
    In fact I think Johan Cruyf would look on this Arsenal side and think yes this is FOOTBALL ❤😂

    • @evaristusasobara4348
      @evaristusasobara4348 Před 2 měsíci

      How's Wenger worst at it?

    • @jacobalexander4167
      @jacobalexander4167 Před 2 měsíci +4

      ​@@evaristusasobara4348like, he plays players based on talent and not their ability, for instance arteta would create a completely new role just to fit the strengths of certain players, e.g havertz, while wenger would asks for just the basics, e.g maitand niles

    • @Advoc8te4Truth
      @Advoc8te4Truth Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@evaristusasobara4348 do you not remember Wenger recruiting exclusively wingers to play literally every position other than central defender? 😂😂😂

    • @evaristusasobara4348
      @evaristusasobara4348 Před 2 měsíci +5

      @@Advoc8te4Truth yes I also remember it having some success. Henry and Van persie come to mind. Wilshere was also good. Maitland Niles was more down to him than anything. I'm struggling to remember winger-to-something else failures.

  • @alphadean1370
    @alphadean1370 Před 2 měsíci +7

    He's really coming into his own imo, that first touch & cut inside for the Ben White assist was next level.

  • @felixoptikqualla1550
    @felixoptikqualla1550 Před 2 měsíci +1

    As a German I watch the Bundesliga on a regular basis. Back days I alwa thought Havertz was a little overrated in his Leverkusen time. He was very young and scored a lot but I didnˋt see what he brings besides that. I got to mention that I generally just watched the highlights of Leverkusen, so maybe I am not the best source.
    I really think Havertz is on a path to reach his prime soon. We get the very best of him. He is still growing with every game. I am jsut excited to see where this lad can end. There is potential for a very huge guy.

  • @baax
    @baax Před 2 měsíci +2

    Great vid, one of your best!
    His assist for White was superb, my favorite Havertz moment so far.

  • @Harleymchugo1010
    @Harleymchugo1010 Před 2 měsíci +6

    Awesome analysis mate, absolutely love your work. Couldn’t agree more with everything you said.
    One interesting thing about Kai that I think is often overlooked, is the fact that he has grown 2 inches since he arrived in England. Looking at Kai at Leverkusen and even highlights from early Chelsea, he had a silliness and smoothness on the ball which has become more and more clunky.
    Obviously confidence plays a big role in this, but I can only imagine that going through a growth spurt (especially when already quite tall), obviously would impact your balance etc. and I think may go a long way to explaining his below par ball striking and also weight of pass, two aspects of his game that were absolutely outstanding at Leverkusen. This would then naturally make you more conservative on the ball, as you don’t have full confidence in your movements etc.
    The good news for us Arsenal fans is that in recent weeks, his ball striking, whether it be weight of pass or finishing seems to be steadily improving, and I think a level of creativity and ambition on the ball will naturally follow.
    All reports out of Germany were that this guy was a ridiculous talent. Creative, ruthless, elegant, and I truly believe he can get back there once he fully grows into his body, as well as restoring that confidence that was destroyed at Chelsea. Talent doesn’t leave you. The good news is, I think this has only been the beginning, and the real Kai will come through, and we will get to witness it.
    Thanks again for all your hard work mate, your content is genuinely awesome.

  • @janthaller1126
    @janthaller1126 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Honestly, I see him more like Dennis Bergkamp. He mixes playmaking abilities with a great finishing, if he is able to rediscover the Leverkusen Kai Havartz. He makes the players around him better and that was exactly what Bergkamp did for Arsenal.
    I know, that a bit early and one of the greatest Arsenal Legend to be compared to, but I think I could be right and I definitely hope so.

  • @irwanmarzuan4910
    @irwanmarzuan4910 Před 2 měsíci +2

    He is still young 24 years old. Many people forget that...

  • @AJREP_
    @AJREP_ Před 2 měsíci +31

    We’ve got super mik arteta 🔴⚪️🔴⚪️🎵🎵

  • @eviltechnology
    @eviltechnology Před 2 měsíci +4

    just don't give Havertz one on one with goalkeepers, because fans will be fuming. everything else he will do good. and honestly, he did save us with his versatility as he filled the holes where it was needed and was good in it.

  • @user-pu1kc8xc3j
    @user-pu1kc8xc3j Před 2 měsíci +2

    I love your videos. I hardly like videos or give credit to many others but you are top notch 🙌🏾

  • @bjorn2970
    @bjorn2970 Před 2 měsíci +10

    Totally agree! Havertz has been very good as a utility player and now we are seeing his confidence come through. You gotta hand it to Mikel and his gang they can see better than us.

    • @okirooju3787
      @okirooju3787 Před 2 měsíci +1

      "Mikel and his gang"... What are people around here smoking? Oh my 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @awesomefrankrapid
    @awesomefrankrapid Před 2 měsíci +8

    He’s more effective off the ball than on it, draws defenders in, opens up the pitch, he allows the rest of the team to flow much better

  • @willhipp
    @willhipp Před 2 měsíci +1

    Brilliant analysis.. love their fluidity at the moment - like the best of last season.. plus added domination!

  • @ptrim1902
    @ptrim1902 Před 2 měsíci

    Appreciative of this video Alex!

  • @CactusClai
    @CactusClai Před 2 měsíci +3

    RVP at 24 was at treatment table full time. Havertz is already a much bigger player than the snake!

  • @akaerik1
    @akaerik1 Před 2 měsíci +9

    About a month ago you had the Mikel let me dominate video. It seems you were quite in tune to what's happening now. Good look my guy I don't always agree with your takes but always respect them they're always so well put together and thought out. Outstanding channel.

  • @tdtm82
    @tdtm82 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Kai is a £60m signing that could easily be worth £110m if he can get consistency right. His confidence is there now. His intelligence and reading the game is there. He needs a bit more help but oh wow he's really shining. I love how he tracks back as well. His ariel commandment is something we lacked before. He is a sensational false nine and I hope this continues. Remember that he scored a WINNER in the CL final. Before his 24th birthday.

  • @tomlangdonec
    @tomlangdonec Před 2 měsíci +9

    I haven't watched this yet, but I want to start by saying this is an outrages title "the next RVP????"!!!!.......great vid as always

  • @JLEffizy
    @JLEffizy Před 2 měsíci

    I definitely clicked in to see how you were going to stretch him into the RVP comparison and I left very appreciative that you remain grounded and logic. Always a treat watching your videos.

  • @johnnyryan656
    @johnnyryan656 Před 2 měsíci +6

    Bloody love this channel

  • @fromtheblonx
    @fromtheblonx Před 2 měsíci

    Another great summary mate! You're a very good presenter and I'm amazed you don't have more subs!

  • @craigetherington705
    @craigetherington705 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Excellent content. Great analysis. 🎉

  • @ignatgoossens
    @ignatgoossens Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great job again, mate!

  • @kingkenzokwansa
    @kingkenzokwansa Před 2 měsíci +8

    Kai is more like a raumdeuter à la Aaron Ramsey than an out and out 9

  • @salihabdur-rahman771
    @salihabdur-rahman771 Před 2 měsíci

    Very detailed analysis and interesting take on Havertz - great stuff!

  • @willhipp
    @willhipp Před 2 měsíci

    Great, encouraging analysis mate, thank you from NZ!

  • @AH-mp1fh
    @AH-mp1fh Před 2 měsíci +1

    This video gave me Tifo IRL vibes and I’m here for it. Agree with the points made, football is moving away from “fixed positions and formation” and towards invading space and game management at different stages of the pitch and game.

  • @Askir0010
    @Askir0010 Před 2 měsíci +2

    From my point of view (very similar). The thing why he has a place in the lineup is not that he is the best player, but that he is the best teammate. He allows others to make better rotations because he doesn't want the ball all the time. He looks for space to create space for others. For example, when Jesus is in the false 9 gap and calls for the ball, Saka will not go there and stay in his gap on the wing instead. Kai's approach is different, he pulls the center back away from that gap and leaves space in the middle for Saka, Martinelli... So they rotate more and get into better positions. He can do the same from 8 and he does. But then it is necessary that 9 sometimes leaves that place free for others and goes elsewhere.

  • @udeeko
    @udeeko Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you for the video. I have been a Havertz fan for a long time. He basically is an industrious playmaker.

  • @aminerkin9844
    @aminerkin9844 Před 2 měsíci +6

    I think arteta saw at the later stages of last season that teams played park the bus and double marked saka and martinelli, hence, he realized this opens space for run from deep and/or crosses from saka and martinelli as opposed to always hoping to get shooting opportunity. He dropped odegaard deeper, because odeggard is not really a runner, and dropped xhaka who himself was playing more of an attacking CM by later stage. instead brought in rice who plays slightly deeper as an 8. though partey injury changed things.
    In possession he went from 232(odegaard and xhaka)3 to 222(rice and odegaard)4.

    • @ATS1031
      @ATS1031 Před 2 měsíci +1

      we almost always build with a 3-2
      against low blocks usually it’s rice and odegard in the 2 and sometimes raya acts like a 3rd cb

  • @user-tq4ns8lt9o
    @user-tq4ns8lt9o Před 2 měsíci

    @DiffKnock! Your videos and analysis are top class man! Really, nothing but love for what you do! To add to your points, I think a constantly overlooked partnership in the prem is Negredo/Aguero at times Jovetic too. That link up was insane. But if you go further back I think of Dzeko and Grafite at Werder Bremen. Devastating. Funny enough. I'd be happy but admittedly I am indifferent to having an Osimhen, Toney etc etc. I'm no expert but I think Lautaro Martinez or Rafa Leao (converted to our no.9) would be the level raisers in our team. You give them space and time which Havertz can provide and our attack would be devastating. Furthermore, with any of those two, our attack will have dynamism and an insane level of unpredictability. It may be a wild take. But I'll willingly die on this sword! That being said, what do I know. I'm just a gunner with a dream 🤣🤣🤣

  • @markwhitaker3673
    @markwhitaker3673 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Nice discussion and intelligent analysis. The chaos that a square peg pounded into a round hole that Havertz represents is creating a different style of football up front. Long may it continue.

  • @yakubujack3361
    @yakubujack3361 Před 2 měsíci +6

    Simple, Havertz is a Thomas Muller/ RVP hybrid. He’s gotten the Muller part down, need him to download and install that Van Persie O.S real quick

  • @user-ie4df1fm1y
    @user-ie4df1fm1y Před 2 měsíci +1

    Arteta likes some of his players to have a hybrid role. More and more his team is best suited to the opposition we are playing. Havertz has a very good sense of space. Gradually developing understanding with fellow players. Finishing is showing that his confidence has grown. We definitely have a player.

  • @23293
    @23293 Před 2 měsíci

    Underrated channel for sure!

  • @therealking6202
    @therealking6202 Před 2 měsíci +5

    Good to see you're evolving past the "every player needs a specific position and we need to play in a specific formation" kind of thought. Soccer is about choices. There's always 2-3 options in a given situation, and you need to make the correct coordinated decision with your teammates, and that doesn't always mean "but I'm the CF I can't move from this spot." Havertz plays that role well. He sees the spaces that need to be filled, he occupies defenders allowing for off ball runs...He's an enabler. If your team is playing bunch ball, he's the solution.

    • @tnix80
      @tnix80 Před 2 měsíci +2

      With how much Arsenal's wingers score, he's acting as a false 9

    • @therealking6202
      @therealking6202 Před 2 měsíci

      @@tnix80 Exactly.

  • @folusoogunfile2498
    @folusoogunfile2498 Před 2 měsíci

    Perfect! What an analysis.

  • @nadyaaddai9604
    @nadyaaddai9604 Před 2 měsíci

    loved this video!!!

  • @puranmehra3361
    @puranmehra3361 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great analysis 🎉

  • @Arty2senis
    @Arty2senis Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great analysis. I think we could compare in a future Haverz to kind of Giroud role in Arsenal and France national team, where he was more a 9 helping to play better others around him, great on holding up ball, on set pieces, high passes, hold up play. Remember Giroud was never a clinical enough we wanted, but his role let him always start in national team. Was Haverz expencive? Yeah, for sure.

  • @Lathey22
    @Lathey22 Před 2 měsíci

    Always solid content! Come on, you gunners.

  • @pontushenningsson9868
    @pontushenningsson9868 Před 2 měsíci

    Great analysis as always!

  • @simonnjenga8643
    @simonnjenga8643 Před 2 měsíci

    Love is strong it has brought Havertz back to life❤❤😊

  • @hackitall9728
    @hackitall9728 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I always knew Havertz was good but what astonished me was he is incredibly speedy . Was not expecting from someone of his size 🎉

  • @JayDee-rm4zz
    @JayDee-rm4zz Před 2 měsíci +1

    Havertz best performances have been at CF. Still think we need a clinical foward. The games we’ve lost this season vs villa, Newcastle and West Ham. If we had a clinical striker we would of won those games. When the team is not performing a good striker gets you out of it. Henry, wrighty and even rvp used to do it all the time.

  • @MelodicTestament
    @MelodicTestament Před 2 měsíci +1

    People don't realise just how talented and versatile Kai is. Recently he played as a left back for Germany 🇩🇪. He is the proper definition of a Swiss-Army knife. Artetas kind of player

  • @Jack-dx8om
    @Jack-dx8om Před 2 měsíci +1

    I don't disagree that Havertz isn't a goal scorer in the way Haaland and Salah are, but am not sure that no one in our squad "sniffs out" goals. Saka has scored against Bournemouth away, Fulham away, PSV at home, Lens at home, Liverpool at home, all rebound goals just off the top of my head this season.
    And if Saka becomes that goal scorer (and only Messi was an objectively better goal scoring winger at Sakas age) then could Havertz then play as a false nine a la Firmino. We could get a serious winger or midfielder if we weren't sinking the summer budget on a striker.

  • @Growlizing
    @Growlizing Před 2 měsíci

    I think his strongest suits as a _midfielder_ is that he is never a liability. With the high press and very high line Arsenal wants to play with, making few mistakes and always being positioned correctly is of utmost importance when you are playing to win the league. His good passing and physicality adds to Arsenal some of what we lost with Xhaka, and he is deceptively great at taking up awkward spaces for the opposition.

  • @jameshutton2819
    @jameshutton2819 Před 2 měsíci

    Great video 👏

  • @kingkenzokwansa
    @kingkenzokwansa Před 2 měsíci +2

    Talking about crashing into the box, Rice has been doing that since our Dubai trip.
    I'm gonna say it now Rice is going to reach double figures in goal.

  • @feet9100
    @feet9100 Před 2 měsíci +1

    KING KIA is now one of the first names on the team sheet he can't be dropped

  • @Abunm
    @Abunm Před 2 měsíci

    I love your perspective, goes beyond football. Many people seem to be blind to the mental side of things and data which you can see makes a difference.
    In short, Havertz has always been an intelligent baller. Just needs more Goal involvements

  • @elduderino3120
    @elduderino3120 Před 2 měsíci

    Yes, hand-up, I panned Havertz from the start. I remember his key contribution against Manure was a crossfield pass straight to Bruno Fernandes that started a counterattack that resulted in a goal. Think he also blocked an Arsenal shot in that game.
    I am converted. He’s brilliant for us Now. I suppose I wish Arteta had eased him into games, bringing him on once we were two goal up, rather than picking him as a starter week in, week out.
    But perhaps if Arteta had done that, we’d still be waiting for the Havertz we see now.
    Either way, it’s a shame that our poor form in the first half of the season might cost us dear at the end. But it’s still been great football to watch (like last year). Fingers crossed we get something tangible at the end of it.

  • @zasacreativezasadesign7193
    @zasacreativezasadesign7193 Před 2 měsíci

    When he was at Leverkusen, I really liked his game. There is a similar style of Ozil's game and really hope he can replace Ozil who was having problems with Arsenal at the time. Suddenly he signed a contract with Chelsea. I am very dissapointed. But now not anymore, he is an Arsenal player! I was very happy when he joined Arsenal. Arteta knows his qualities, abilities and how to use it😊

  • @abieavenue
    @abieavenue Před 2 měsíci +3

    10:07 missed an apportunity there😏. Could've said plate for the rice😏

  • @memskara2349
    @memskara2349 Před 2 měsíci

    A few months ago to many arsenal fans wanted havertz out and even saying arteta had not a clue,rome wasn't built in a day ,we all need to sit back and watch our team and be proud of the great football we are playing, well done to the manager and his coaches, well done to the squad and specially to the owners and board.

  • @dunuobinna7574
    @dunuobinna7574 Před 2 měsíci +1

    👏👏👏good one

  • @danecamille7988
    @danecamille7988 Před 2 měsíci

    Great bit of content

  • @malcolmpotter9528
    @malcolmpotter9528 Před 2 měsíci +3

    I understand the role vs position aspect but we still don’t have an 8 or long term 9 so we’re still kind of stuck the same position as last summer. Glad he’s found some form but I think it’s been overstated how good he’s been, wish we hadn’t signed him tbh. Great content as always .

    • @dominicthelordkabinga
      @dominicthelordkabinga Před 2 měsíci +1

      I think Rice is morphing into an 8. Might be early days but he's getting there.

    • @malcolmpotter9528
      @malcolmpotter9528 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@dominicthelordkabinga to me he’s closer 8 than 6 in this system because of his passing ability but I think long term he’s definitely a 6.

  • @TheLegoboy20000
    @TheLegoboy20000 Před 2 měsíci

    On the Ben white role you said innovation are often already done in the past, well Nacho in our 2016 fa cup run in the semi and finals played a very similar role

  • @jacobisatsatin7071
    @jacobisatsatin7071 Před 2 měsíci

    good takes as always

  • @Permuh
    @Permuh Před 2 měsíci

    "Our long term... Something" lol love it

  • @reawrestling
    @reawrestling Před 2 měsíci

    Havertz for me I love to see how things would really shape when timber is fully hundred percent fit and seeing the what if of that of havertz timber martineli combo

  • @Heronet
    @Heronet Před 2 měsíci

    I really hope Havertz watch this video with all this Arsenal teammates. Even Mikel Arteta I bet will agree with your analysis. Keep it up great work, Bro. 🎉

  • @user-fz7jg7wi6f
    @user-fz7jg7wi6f Před 2 měsíci

    great vid

  • @sandiledube279
    @sandiledube279 Před 2 měsíci

    Bring the knock back! Was startling at first but such a unique watermark that I can’t help but want it back.

  • @Hotel-20
    @Hotel-20 Před 2 měsíci

    im thankful for analysis like this. i mean, i knew he would be good for us considering how obsessed Arteta was with him.
    despite not seeing what exactly he would bring, Arteta getting the club to sanction over 60m for him and making him one of our top earners was more than reason enough for me to wait before slandering Havertz

  • @stuartlennon9511
    @stuartlennon9511 Před 2 měsíci

    The player you just described is Gabriel Jesus. But without the injuries.
    Havertz is another version of Jesus. Not very clinical but his movement, work rate and footballing intelligence levels up the other attackers around him.
    When he arrived he was low in confidence, short a yard and needed to click with his teammates. He’s now confident, fit and over the hump of integrating with the others. If Nketia could be more clinical would have 3 well balanced strikers, we need a poacher with pace we can chuck on in some games to round out our strike force.

  • @JosefaSavu
    @JosefaSavu Před 2 měsíci +3

    I like your take and I'm starting to agree. Firstly, we're starting to learn to trust Arteta's vision with the players he targets and his ability to get the most out of their potential. If Kai continues to show his ability to operate as a CF in a system that continues to churn out 4-5-6 goal games, why not let him stay as our CF? Even if he's not as deadly as other strikers he's contributing to the whole team scoring with his off the ball work. Then rather then splashing $100M+ on a Oshimen, that same money can purchase players like Zubamendi, Onana and even Niko Williams. Allowing us to totally upgrade our squad and have more reliable, younger talent. Then if we do go for a striker, we could target someone like Matheus Tel from Bayern. Aiming for a young but promising potential world beater who now has time to adapt and learn a new system.

  • @FootballFever8908
    @FootballFever8908 Před 2 měsíci

    He’s like a mobile Giroud with a little less physicality, silkiness and finishing ability.
    Pretty decent but I think he will forever be very frustrating and divisive, which ever position he plays in.
    He offers something fairly unique for us with his off the ball movement and hold up play/aerial ability - a good outlet for a long ball

  • @ashleylkemp
    @ashleylkemp Před 2 měsíci

    Superb analysis.

  • @Smokeysettings365
    @Smokeysettings365 Před 2 měsíci

    PERFECT ANALASYSIS BROTHER 👌🏾

  • @GoonerCast
    @GoonerCast Před 2 měsíci

    This video is just so sick

  • @g0tham
    @g0tham Před 2 měsíci

    Great analysis

  • @reign9595
    @reign9595 Před 2 měsíci +1

    RIP Eddie’s Arsenal career

  • @janysmahoney1271
    @janysmahoney1271 Před 2 měsíci

    WRIGHTY my boy, cant put a foot WRONG in his energy/love f all things Arsenal

  • @thomasbiesemeier7768
    @thomasbiesemeier7768 Před 2 měsíci

    There’s only one player I would like at for striker if we truly are in the market, and it’s Watkins. He offers a good hybrid of what makes Havertz and Jesus such important profiles to have in the squad with a higher finishing level. But this is only needed if the team move Eddie on this summer.

  • @pipthekidd
    @pipthekidd Před 2 měsíci

    Love Havertz. A weird football player but as you say, makes everyone look better with what he does. I can’t compare him to anyone. I miss Xhaka but in many ways, particularly since the Dubai winter break he’s been phenomenal.

  • @seantobin2162
    @seantobin2162 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Havertz is our Thomas muller ❤

  • @oeckstei
    @oeckstei Před 2 měsíci

    I can’t wait till we hit the end of the season to see how far certain players have come so we can then decide who needs to be brought in and who needs to be moved on. Do we risk keeping Partey for another year with his injury record? Do we sell Nketiah and ESR to aid in getting a striker since Havertz and Rice have the no 8 role on lock? So many possibilities at this point and good questions left up in the air.