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Mikel Arteta names the most professional player in Arsenal’s whole squad after seeing him in training
With Arsenal having lofty ambitions of winning major trophies, any signs of complacency within the dressing room would be considered a cardinal sin.
It seem to be the marginal gains that decide which team ultimately gets their hands on silverware at the end of every season and Mikel Arteta♛ will be well-aware of that being the case — having witnessed Manchester City’s greatness first-hand during his time as Pep Guardiola’s assistant.
A world-class work ethic would be considered a pre-requisite by Arsenal𒁃 supporters as well, considering the players at London Colney have the privilege of playing for one of the biggest clubs in the world.
Kai Havertz🌌 is one player whose graft cannot be called into question, even if the jury is still out on whether he is fit to be the Gunners’ leading striker.
After Arsenal’s 2-1 win against Tottenham Hotspur last month, Declan Rice raved about Havertz’s work rateཧ and emphasised that it is a trait of his teammate’s that he really appreciates.
David Seaman lauded Havertz’s relentlesness♔ as well as the German international harries defences and leads his side’s press.
Mikel Arteta says Kai Havertz is more professional than “any other player” at Arsenal
Another Arsenal legend, 🔜Thierry Henry feels Havertz’s work rate goes unnoticed. Mikel Arteta’s staff love Havertz♋ as well, who seems to have plenty of admirers within the Emirates Stadium.
ꦯSpeaking ahead of Arsenal’s upcoming clash against Newcastle United in the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final, Arteta initially marvelled at the £65 million () man’s availability.
🅰Mikel Arteta discussed Havertz via HaytersTV: “He’s played a lot of football but his robustness, his availability is unbelievable. You ask him, he feels better when he’s playing every three days, against Girona for example, we give him a rest and then he felt fresher, he had a very demanding game physically against City for the role that he had to do.”
🍒“Genetically, he is a powerhouse, he’s so well-built, he’s a player that anything you can ask him, speed running, [running into] zone six, to be very robust, to make long-distance [runs], he’s happy to do.”
🅰Mikel Arteta went on to claim that Havertz’s outstanding availability is down to him being Arsenal’s most professional player, adding: “His body absorbs everything. But then he really looks after himself, when you see his professionalism, how he lives his life, it’s immaculate, he does more than any other player there and that’s not a coincidence.”
⛄Clarence Seedorf remarked about Havertz’s incredible mentality as the three-time Champions League winner noticed that he never stands still. Havertz has been labelled a “handful”꧙ as plenty recognise the value he brings to this Arsenal side.
How Arsenal feel about Kai Havertz behind the scenes
Arsenal insiders are huge fans of Havertzꦛ, as Jermain Defoe disclosed in October when having spoken to people within the club about the former Chelsea forward.
🔜“I think he’s so much more than just a goalscorer. We spoke before about how hard he works and I’ve spoken to a few of the guys at Arsenal, and they said that he scores goals but he does so much more for the team.”
🔴“A big part of the game now is build-up, but sometimes Arsenal go long and when they do he’s a focal point, he holds it up and wins headers. He has a bit of everything.”
In recent weeks, however, the Champions League winner has missed plenty of gilt-edged chances and 🥀Gary Neville feels Havertz has a “confidence crisis.”
ꦑThe Aachen-born number nine’s shock miss from a couple of yards out during the North Londoners’ 5-1 thrashing of Manchester City in the first-half reflected that he is not at his best despite scoring in the second 45.
♔With Arsenal aiming to stage a near-impossible comeback against Newcastle from two goals down on Wednesday, the 25-year-old will be expected to right his wrongs and step up in a massive game.
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