Against Man Utd, Arsenal’s attack looked bereft of ideas and fluidity. The ball circulation was predictable, the front three struggled to create overloads, and there was no link between midfield and attack. Meanwhile, the one player who thrives in those half-spaces, knits moves together, and brings a different dimension to Arsenal’s play was left on the bench: Kai Havertz.
Havertz’s ability to drift between the lines, receive under pressure, and create third-man runs makes him more than just a forward — he’s the glue that turns possession into penetration. His aerial presence adds another outlet in attack, his vision opens up tight defenses, and his timing of runs can destabilize even the most organized backlines.
So the big question: is it time for Arteta to stop rotating him and lock Havertz back into the XI? If so, who makes way? With Arsenal chasing major trophies, can they really afford to sideline a player who elevates the entire attacking structure? ⚽🔥