Manchester United legend Gary Neville has heaped reward on Arsenal ace Kai Havertz, likening him to former Liverpool center-forward Roberto Firmino. In accordance with Neville, Havertz is as selfless as Firmino was at Liverpool, doing no matter is critical to assist his workforce.
Kai Havertz Was Instrumental As Arsenal Beat Manchester United
Premier League aspirants Arsenal secured a 1-0 victory over Manchester United on Sunday night, which allowed them to take care of their provisional lead over Manchester Metropolis on the high of the league standings. Leandro Trossard scored the one purpose of the sport within the twentieth minute, but it surely was Havertz who masterminded it.
Ben White chipped the ball towards the German from deep, permitting him to chop into the field from the suitable facet. He dribbled proper as much as Jonny Evans earlier than utilizing his fast toes to open up a yard in entrance of the defender and ship a low cross into the world. Trossard barged into the world to faucet it in from shut vary. Over the course of the sport, Havertz additionally created two possibilities, made three recoveries, and received eight duels.
Havertz has to date performed in 36 Premier League matches for Arsenal, scoring 12 occasions and claiming seven assists.
Gary Neville Likens Kai Havertz To Roberto Firmino
Talking on Sky Sports activities after the sport in opposition to Manchester United, Neville mentioned Havertz had turn out to be an integral participant for the Gunners and likened his contributions to that of Liverpool legend Firmino.
The ex-Premier League star mentioned (by way of The Day by day Mail):
“Havertz is doing the same factor to what [Roberto] Firmino did at Liverpool. He drops in, he hyperlinks the play, he supplies a purpose menace. However he’s subservient to the workforce, he’ll do regardless of the workforce wants throughout a sport.
“Keep in mind for big elements of this season there have been massive query marks over Havertz, however he’s turn out to be a very essential determine.”
He concluded by including:
“I used to assume that Firmino was an exquisite participant for Liverpool. [Sadio] Mane and [Mohamed] Salah used to get all the principle plaudits and the credit score.
“And that’s proper, however I all the time used to say Firmino due to the best way he performed, connecting midfield with the assault. Havertz is doing one thing comparable.”
Earlier than leaving for Al-Ahli final summer time, Firmino performed 362 video games for the Reds in all competitions, scoring 111 occasions and offering 75 assists. His exploits helped Liverpool to 1 Premier League title, one UEFA Champions League, and one FA Cup, amongst different honors.
