Arsenal star's rebirth, Havertz says,Facing criticism is part of football.

Jatin255

Often, a player's performance determines whether they will face criticism from fans. Arsenal forward Havertz, who struggled at the start of the season, received mockery from both home and opposing fans. However, after much effort, Havertz's form improved, with direct involvement in 9 goals in the last 7 matches. Facing scrutiny, Havertz remarked that facing criticism is just part of football, but the real key lies elsewhere.
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Havertz's underwhelming performances after joining Arsenal led to him being voted as the worst signing of the season in the summer of 2023. At that time, even Arsenal fans like myself found it difficult to understand why the club spent so much money on him. Throughout the first half of the season, Havertz's performances were inconsistent, attracting criticism from fans.

However, Havertz's form picked up in the second half of the season, perhaps due to adapting to the new team's tactics. Since entering 2024, Havertz's form has notably improved, with 5 goals and 4 assists in the last 7 Premier League matches. In the past two months, no player has contributed to goals more directly than Havertz.

Havertz himself also clearly feels that his form has improved, as he helped Arsenal defeat Brighton with one goal and one assist in the match a few days ago, Havertz said in an interview, "Facing criticism is also part of football. There will always be people who don't like you or talk badly about you. Well, I accept it because you can't make everyone happy. I strive to make myself and those who matter to me happy." Havertz's words make sense, as players are humans, not pounds or euros, and they cannot please everyone. Just doing one's best is enough.

Ritu13

Havertz knows what he wants and hopes that after this resurgence, he can gradually improve!

Yamini003

Some haters are like that. When a player is struggling, they bombard them with criticism, tearing them apart. But when the player's form improves, these haters disappear. In reality, they're always there, just waiting for the right moment to criticize. So, focus on improving yourself, enhance your skills, and make it difficult for haters to find fault with you. That's the way to go!

Ritu77

Having said all that, you better maintain your condition afterward, don't contradict yourself again.

Samiksha

Play your own game well, regardless of what the fans think.

977Iti

Havertz has experienced ups and downs, but his efforts and performance are convincing.

Jiger955

Havertz has improved his performance significantly this season, but compared to his inflated price, it still seems somewhat overrated. With the Premier League entering its final stages, it remains to be seen whether he can help his team secure the long-awaited championship.

Jiten171

If Arsenal wants to compete for titles in all areas, the performance of Havertz is indispensable. Therefore, Havertz's current good form is beneficial for both Arsenal and himself. When he was in the Bundesliga, he performed exceptionally well, which earned him the opportunity to be signed by Chelsea at a high price. Although his performance at Chelsea was average, Havertz proved to be a lucky charm, scoring crucial goals in key matches that brought important championships to the team, including their second Champions League title. To be honest, Arsenal paid a bit too much to acquire Havertz. Chelsea was looking to offload him, and Arsenal came in with a high bid, ultimately helping Chelsea out of their predicament. So, for Chelsea, buying Havertz was a pure win. As for Arsenal, their poor early-season performance was partly reflected in the high price they paid for Havertz. However, Arteta's tactics suit Havertz well. With his tall stature and good technical skills, Havertz performs better when moved from midfield to the forward position. His recent increase in goals and assists indicates the success of this tactic. Hopefully, Havertz can become a shining example at Arsenal, helping them win titles this season.