Author of his first goal for Arsenal, Wednesday against the All-Stars of the MLS (5-0), Kai Havertz also illustrated himself in the worst way…
Arsenal did not take half measures. Opposed to the All-Stars team of Major League Soccer, Wednesday night in Washington, on the occasion of their third pre-season friendly match, the Gunners made a big card (5-0). An offensive festival in which Gabriel Jesus participated (5e), Leandro Trossard (23e), Jorginho (47esp), Gabriel Martinelli (84e) and Kai Havertz (89e).
Flagship recruit of the London summer transfer window, poached from Chelsea for 75 million euros, the German striker punctuated this great success in the most beautiful way by scoring his very first goal in his new colors. A nice achievement that did not prevent fans of the English club from making fun of him, for another much less glorious performance.
Kai Havertz channels his inner Timo Werner, scores zero in Cross & Volley Challenge. Might want to look away Arsenal fans. 🔴⚪️ pic.twitter.com/1MxjaleVHX
— Men in Blazers (@MenInBlazers) July 19, 2023
0/14, an embarrassing record
Before this gala match, the former Blues player participated in a volley competition and he did not convert any of the 14 centers he received. Unheard of in the history of the MLS “Crossbar and Volley Challenge”! But his haters could not rejoice for very long since it was on a volley, after a control of the chest, that he then scored Arsenal’s last goal.
That’s @kaihavertz29 with his first goal for Arsenal.#MLSAllStar game pres. by @Target pic.twitter.com/x0YQQXCl4F
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) July 20, 2023
Enough to satisfy his trainer, Mikel Arteta. “His versatility is one of his main qualities.underlined the manager of the Gunners at a press conference. It brings us something very different thanks to its qualities and its size. When you have to counter pressing, for example, and use it as a target. » It will take more to convince the many skeptics about it.
But in all seriousness.. Really nice feeling to get my first @arsenal goal! Thank you to the fans for the amazing support this week! pic.twitter.com/xKEn9UZ39f
— Kai Havertz (@kaihavertz29) July 20, 2023