Kai Havertz Arsenal has shown his worth again as the midfielder has created a dramatic late goal to assist Gunners to score 1-0 over Sporting CP in the first leg of their UEFA champions league quarter final on Tuesday. Havertz, who was off the bench, scored in stoppage time, which was a significant boost to Arsenal in the second leg.
It was an important victory to Arsenal who had been under the microscope following a run of domestic misfortunes. The decisive contribution by Havertz is more than just his personal talent but also the strength of the team when faced with odds. The German is one of the most important members of the squad of Mikel Arteta that provides a creative approach, a vision, and the possibility to turn the situation around at the most important times.
Havertz, ardently demanded that Arsenal can still win major honours this season, after the match. We were very well behaved today, he said. This outcome gives us assurance and we are sure that we will be able to compete on the top level. His words reflect the spirit of the team to fight back the criticism and stay competitive in the local and European football.
The tactical approach of Arsenal under Arteta enabled Havertz to use the chances in the late games, which proved that the manager believed in his skills to impact the games even when he was not playing. According to analysts, his flexibility and timing can always put him in a threatening position especially in close knockout matches. Arsenal will find it difficult not to take advantage of this lead and keep on the momentum as the second leg approaches. Nowadays fans are looking forward to the performance of him and the team in Lisbon.
