The case of the duo Jorginho and Kai Havertz is a reminder that not everyone who plays poorly at the beginning of the season will not be able to shine later. They only played a total of 386 minutes together in the Premier League in the first half of this season, but are now key factors helping the team compete for the championship.
Because they both played at Chelsea before, the connection between them is certainly very good. However, when both of them moved to a new environment, where Martin Odegaard dominated the midfield and Bukayo Saka was the center of the attack, both Jorginho and Havertz encountered more or less difficulties.
But it’s April now, and it’s difficult to imagine how Arsenal will play without the German international up front, and the Italian star in midfield. It is truly an incredible step forward from this duo, and it contributes significantly to the Gunners’ current top position in the rankings.
As for Havertz, he is having the best season ever in terms of goals and assists. With a total of 14 direct contributions to goals, this is the best achievement in the Premier League since he moved to England. The goal that this striker is aiming for is 20 in the 2018/19 season with Bayer Leverkusen.
But if we only consider the number of goals or assists, it is not enough to fully explain the role of the German star. Havertz’s influence on the game also comes from situations of holding the ball, moving without the ball and coordinating with teammates, things that are difficult to quantify.
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Remember when we first arrived at Emirates Stadium last summer, Arsenal fans sometimes felt frustrated by Havertz’s slow and out of rhythm movements in midfield. They also questioned the reasonableness of the home team spending more than 70 million euros to take this player away from Stamford Bridge.
But since the beginning of 2024, with Gabriel Jesus pushed to the bench, Havertz has played like a ghost. His smart moves often open up space for Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli to enter the penalty area. It also allows Odegaard and Jorginho the opportunity to reach the opponent’s goal.
Mikel Arteta is the architect of all of this, something that is recognized by all of his students. Havertz recently shared that he has never worked with a more detail-oriented manager than Arteta, and that he has created an environment where anyone can shine.
The current position is what proves that. If they keep up their recent form, Arsenal has a great chance to win the Premier League with the best scoring record and strongest defense. It will be a team effort, but people like Kai Havertz or Jorginho deserve the first shot.
* The article represents the reader’s personal opinion.
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