King Kai has played 90 min across all 8 games for us in the prem and champions league. In my opinion, he has been absolutely class for us. Does everything that Arteta asks of him and more. He’s the embodiment of “stats don’t always tell the full story” and has a much needed unique skill set compared the other forwards on our roster. I would even go as far as to say that he’s one of the elite forwards in the prem right now.
In a healthy starting 11, I feel that most of agree that there a couple of locks such as Saliba, Saka, Ø, etc. Has Kai managed to break into that tier as a lock for the starting 11?
by Difficult-Funny1337
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It’s not that he *can’t* be dropped, it’s just…why would you want to?
I’ll preface by saying that I’ve truly grown to love the guy after initial skepticism but with that being said, I get the feeling that there is someone of a similar profile who finishes better than Kai that we could bring in to truly be unstoppable. But again, I’m more than happy with Kai
Kai Havertz is a “lock” to start because Jesus is the other option, who so far this season has looked poor. If Arsenal had an another option at striker who is better than Jesus, I don’t think Kai would be a lock to start personally. Kai has been good so far this season but he isn’t Marco Van Basten either.
I think havertz fits in so good right now with the whole team. Plus he adds much needed height up top and this leads to corners being even more dangerous since Big gabby already was someone teams have to watch out for but now havertz too adds in height and presence
Someone should make a compilation of bad takes in this sub during the first few months he played with us. Lol. This guy is a warrior and has genuine love for the club. Jesus is so selfish and meh right now to displace him.
He has been undroppable since last season tbh
Fitness, duel, mentality monster. He is undroppable and unrestable.
Arteta has unlocked the full potential of King Kai. Man is simply unplayable at times now.
Yes. In fact, the double Trossard posting before the PSG match had me concerned
Undroppable right now. We should be aiming to bring in a more high-scoring 9 after which Kai will probably start some games but not others and could also be used in different positions
IMO he should get some rest… tough run coming up in a few weeks
We really take for granted his availability too, never seen anything from him that might indicate hes got some sort of injury
Yes
Even if we went out and got an out and out 9, Arteta would find a way to start Havertz too