Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has highly praised the talent of German international Kai Havertz. In an interview with Sport Bild, Henry highlighted the forward's ability to score in crucial moments. Specifically, he recalled Havertz's winning goal for Chelsea against Manchester City in the 2021 Champions League final. This is reported by Goal.com reported by.
Since joining Arsenal for £75 million in 2023, Havertz has become one of the team's most important figures. His late goal against Burnley in the Premier League helped the "Gunners" in their pursuit of a long-awaited title after a 22-year drought. He also showcased his skills for the German national team at Euro 2024, scoring crucial goals.
According to Henry, Mikel Arteta's team missed Havertz's pressing intensity and ability to read the game during his injury spells. "His football IQ is very high. He plays with his brain on the pitch, which allows him to be equally effective in various positions," the former striker added.
Arsenal's all-time top scorer has high hopes for Havertz ahead of the Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain. Working as an expert for CBS, Henry admitted he is eagerly awaiting his former club to win this prestigious trophy for the first time.
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