Havertz is Ozil without talent

Football pundit Richard Keys has slammed Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta for trying to be too clever with his comment about Kai Havertz.

This comes after the Gunners manager took sides with Havertz following his display for Arsenal against Fulham on Saturday.

The German star was replaced after just 56 minutes against Fulham on Saturday, despite Arsenal needing a goal, with Fabio Vieira as his substitute with the match ending in a 2-2 draw.

Arteta defended Havertz in a post-match statement, saying the former Chelsea star did ‘really good things’ and ‘got in great areas.’

Referencing Arteta’s press conference, Keys quoted the Gunners boss’ comments on beIN SPORTS and said: “He got in great areas, but the ball did not arrive.” So did I yesterday, and the ball did not arrive. So I was about as much use as this individual. No goals, no assists in three games, but he got into some great areas.”

Keys continued: “I didn’t think I’d find myself quoting Piers Morgan in this programme ever, but I am going to. Piers is right. [Arteta is being] too clever.

“Get back to a back four with all the things that made them strong last season and stop messing around. Now don’t jump down my throat when I say this, let me finish the statement: Havertz is the new Ozil—without the talent.

“And the reason I say that is because both are enigmas. They didn’t know what to do with Ozil, so they sold him! And now they’ve gone and bought Havertz.”