Experience is a degree and, in that, this PSG beats a landslide Arsenal that returns to a final of the Champions after 20 years of absence. Kai HavertzHowever, it arrives loaded with ‘poison’ to try to emulate what was achieved with the Chelsea in 2021.
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The versatile German attacker is the only member of the squad Arsenal —Kepa was a substitute—who knows what it’s like to play in a final of the Champions. Not only that, he was also the man in charge of scoring the goal that overthrew the Manchester City of Pep Guardiola and gave him his second ‘Orejona’ al Chelsea…against all odds.
“There are no words to describe all the emotions I feel. It was incredible to be able to score that goal,” acknowledged a Kai Havertz who, only a few months earlier, had left the Bayer Leverkusen as the most expensive sale (100 million euros) in its history. Record that has subsequently been taken from him Florian Wirtzwho left for Liverpool last summer for 125 ‘kilos’.
There are no words to describe all the emotions I feel
That goal allowed him to enter the history of the club. However, it was not enough to meet the expectations generated by his signing. Forced to become ‘9’, he closed his time in Stamford Bridge in the summer of 2023 with 32 goals – only in 21-22 he exceeded ten – in three seasons… to move to the Emirates Stadium in exchange for 75 million.
“The goal is to win trophies and I am going to give everything to make it possible. For the fans and for everyone who makes up this club,” award Havertz upon arrival. At first, Arteta He tried to use it in the center of the field. But, again, the continued injuries of Gabriel Jesus They forced him to place it as a reference. “His main quality is that he makes his teammates better,” he highlighted. Mikel.
During these three seasons, despite having played 29 fewer games, he has already surpassed the records he set during his stay at the club. Chelsea. However, the feeling is that the Arsenal had to incorporate a ‘killer’ to get closer to winning titles and, although his fit into the team is less natural, Rooted It has shot up to 21 goals.
“We hoped that this relationship would be built in the right way. Obviously, it will depend on the opponent. But they offer us very positive variants, whether playing with Kai of ‘9’ or move him to the midfielder so that they play together”, analyzed Arteta. However, they have barely been able to meet for 330 minutes this season, spread over 11 matches.
To be honest, I’ve been through some dark times
The injuries suffered by Havertz They have been largely to blame. In fact, he has barely been able to play 23 games (11 as a starter) due to five different injuries that have forced him to be out of action for 172 days. “To be honest, I’ve been through some dark times. But I got up every morning and tried to work hard to get back as soon as possible.”
What he has not lost is the gift to appear in the important moments: he scored and assisted against the Kairat to ensure the full Arsenal in the league phase of the Championsscored the goal that secured qualification for the Carabao final against the Chelsea; converted the penalty that rescued a tie in the first leg of the round of 16 Champions in front of his Leverkusen; His was the goal that earned them a place in the semi-finals against Sporting; attended Eze in a triumphant victory against the Newcastle; and sealed the victory against Burnley which, in the end, would end up being worth a Premier.
It will not be until approximately an hour before the game when Arteta announces the lineups. But, from how you can imagine the final in your head, maybe Havertz be more useful at the beginning to improve plays… and Rooted as a luxury stimulus for the second part. In any case, he knows that with German he has a master card. “I hope I can do it again and score in another final of Champions“. ‘Cobra Kai’ You already know what this is about… and you land on Budapest loaded with ‘poison’ in search of the first ‘Orejona’ of the Arsenal.
