21 Jun 2023 18:31:09
Hi Ed001, What do you think about Kai Havertz? Is he a good signing for Arsenal?

{Ed001's Note - if Arteta can harness him and get him to play at his best, then he could be. I fear for him though as he is very Ozil like in his play and he was crucified for being lazy, even when he wasn't. Havertz is smooth, he never looks like he is putting in effort and he is not one to chase around like English football fans like to see from a player. Ability is there, but I am not sure he is suited to a high press. I don't really understand the signing to be honest as you already have Odegaard that plays a very similar role.}

1.) 21 Jun 2023
21 Jun 2023 19:29:08
Just an old Chelsea supporters view.

I always compared him to George (stroller) Graham.

The lad has a touch of class about him. He enjoys coming short and is very good on the half turn. He will play well alongside another forward but definitely isn’t an instinctive CF.

His casual approach can sometimes get him into trouble but he is young enough to learn from a good coach.

I am sorry to see him leave.

2.) 21 Jun 2023
21 Jun 2023 21:48:28
Thanks for your insight Tom :)

3.) 21 Jun 2023
21 Jun 2023 21:55:46
Some fans not happy about Kai Havertz because of his performance at Chelsea, not all players suit a certain club and system, Salah and Kevin De Bruyne didn’t do great at Chelsea and how did they do at another premier league club?

4.) 22 Jun 2023
22 Jun 2023 07:35:33
He’s to much like Ozil, I feel if he plays there will be no press and will be like playing with ten men again like it was with Ozil doesn’t suit the premiership in my opinion.

5.) 22 Jun 2023
22 Jun 2023 10:32:09
Ed01, you think perhaps he'll be used as a Xhaka replacement? He may actually suit that attacking midfield position. Otherwise, like you, I don't get this transfer either.

{Ed001's Note - that is a good shout. You might be right on that actually, I never thought of it.}

6.) 22 Jun 2023
22 Jun 2023 12:01:44
Probably looking at Odegaard to revert into the Xhaka role and Havertz playing the 10.

7.) 23 Jun 2023
23 Jun 2023 10:11:26
Ed001, just to add to this, what do you think of Odegaard as a player?

{Ed001's Note - he is ok. Like Havertz though he lacks the ability to really take a difficult game by the scruff of the neck or when things are going against the team to turn it in the team's favour. I just think he lacks that drive to really reach the heights. He is nice to watch play, but needs more aggression and desire. I would say he is a bit soft. You wouldn't want him in the trenches with you as he lacks that fight of say Vieira.}

8.) 29 Jun 2023
29 Jun 2023 19:28:41
Spot on Ed. He disappears in key games and can’t really perform in tight games. Just seems to lack something. However still a quality player and time on his side. KDB is a monster step up in my book compared to Ode.

Ode had a great season but you need him to deliver away to City.

{Ed001's Note - to be fair not many are in the same class as De Bruyne.}