William Gallas worried about Kai Havertz future at Arsenal, insists he has done nothing since joining the club
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William Gallas, not happy with Havertz performance || Credit: Imago

William Gallas worried about Kai Havertz future at Arsenal, insists he has done nothing since joining the club

Stephen Oladehinde 16:00 - 19.10.2023

William Gallas has warned Kai Havertz that his Arsenal career is in jeopardy, having done nothing special since his move to the Emirates.

The midfielder was signed for a £65 million transfer deal by Mikel Arteta's team Arsenal from London rivals Chelsea last summer.

However, with just one goal and one assist in 12 games, the Germany international has struggled to live up to expectations.

William Gallas, former Arsenal player, thinks that Havertz must speed up the tempo following the international break.

Kai Havertz in action for Arsenal || Image credit: Imago
Kai Havertz in action for Arsenal || Image credit: Imago

Gallas speaks on Havertz performance 

Gallas discusses the performance of Havertz since he signed for Arsenal and he is not impressed by the player.

Despite the 24-year-old creating Gabriel Martinelli's winner against Manchester City, the former Tottenham and Chelsea player feels the German must instantly adapt.

Gallas told Lord Ping as reported by the Sun, "I’m not impressed with Kai Havertz so far. He’s done nothing since he joined Arsenal. 

“He may have scored, but that was only because Martin Odegaard let him take a penalty! Havertz hasn’t done anything yet, and I think he’s in trouble.

"I don’t think Arsenal should have signed Kai Havertz. I think that was a mistake. If you spent £60million on a striker, you expect them to score at least 15 goals in a season! I don’t think that’ll happen

Former Arsenal and Chelsea defender William Gallas || Credit: Imago
Former Arsenal and Chelsea defender William Gallas || Credit: Imago

"Arsenal don’t have time! The season may be long, but clubs need results straight away. Havertz was at Chelsea for three years and knows the Premier League well.

"It may take a while to settle into a new team, but he already lived in London! Players need to adapt immediately – they don’t have time."