Mikel Arteta hails Kai Havertz as Arsenal’s ‘powerhouse’
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Mikel Artita description Kai Hefrtz As a “genetic force” and supported Germany International to compensate for ArsenalHe failed to sign a striker in January.
Gunners did not hide from their desire to add an attacker in the Midseason window after injuries Bocao Saka and Gabriel Jesus But it has not succeeded yet £ 40 million (49.9 million dollars) has been rejected. by Aston Villa to Olkins.
Jesus It is scheduled to be marginalized for the rest of the season After undergoing knee surgery Saka is not expected to return until next month At the earliest time, put more focus on Havertz to play a major role as Arsenal challenge three fronts.
Before Wednesday Carabau Cup The semi -final match against Newcastle, supported by Arteta Havertz – registration of 65 million pounds from Chelsea In 2023 – to deal with the work burden, which can theoretically mean the start of each game for the rest of the season.
“I don’t know … it’s a possibility [he could start every game]”Arteta said.” Maybe we go to this scenario and score 15 or 18 other goals? Can you imagine? This is a good scenario.
“From the genetic point of view, it is strength. It is well built. He is a player who asks him for anything, he is happy to do: to run in the sixth region, to be very strong, to make long distances. His body absorbs everything.
“When you see a professional, and how he lives his life, this is evaluating. He does more than any other player there. This is not a coincidence. Then I think he is very smart.
“He knows what is good for him and what is otherwise. We know how to turn it and believe that when he says something is the right reason, not because he wants to avoid something. When something works, don’t touch it.”
Heefz scored 15 goals and scored five assists in 33 games this season, but he faced criticism of a series of bad mistakes, especially during the period that Arsenal won only once in five games last month, including a 2-0 The first leg defeat Newcastle.
“He played a lot of football, but it is incredible,” ARTETA.
“When you ask him, he feels better when he plays every three days. Against Girona For example, we gave him a comfort. Then he felt that he was tormented.
“Then he had a very required game physically against Manchester City For the role he had to do. We’ll see how they are. Players give you a lot of information but if you play well and score goals, all this helps. “
ARTETA also claimed that Arsenal will soon appoint a permanent sports manager to replace EDU, Those who resigned in November He is scheduled to take a prominent role in leading a multi -divorce model that leads him Nutingham forest The owner Evangelos Marinakis after the completion of six months of gardening leave.
Sources told ESPN that Gunners has now selected a brief list of candidates to look alongside temporary sports director Jason Eto’o, who climbed after EDU’s exit.
ARTETA added: “The decision that I think will be done relatively quickly, whether Jason or anyone else I do not know, but I think the decision will be done early.”