Mikel Arteta has dropped hints about his plans to deploy new signing Kai Havertz both as a ‘target man’ and in the role of an attacking midfielder.
Havertz This summer, The Gunners secured the signing of Havertz from Chelsea for £65m, making him one of the three major acquisitions the club made during the transfer window. Jurrien Timber also joined from Ajax for £34m, while Declan Rice became a record-breaking signing for a British fee of £105m, including add-ons.
During the MLS skills challenge for volleys, Havertz became the first player ever to miss the target. However, he quickly bounced back from the disappointment, scoring a late goal in his second appearance for the club during the 5-0 victory over MLS All-Stars on Thursday.
After the match, Mikel Arteta faced numerous questions about the 24-year-old’s role in the team. The Spanish manager hinted at Havertz’s versatility and highlighted his unique qualities and size, which make him valuable for beating the press and using him as a target man.
Currently, Havertz is being deployed in the attacking midfield position, but Arteta expressed that as the season progresses and different game situations arise, they will have the flexibility to utilize him in various positions on the field.
