![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/kai-havertz-told-he-will-let-arsenal-down-after-cant-hit-a-barn-door-jibe/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/0_GettyImages-1596572576.jpg&description=One of Arsenal's newest recruits has come in for some scathing criticism after Kai Havertz was guilty of some profligate finishing during the Community Shield clash against Manchester City Kai Havertz played his part in Arsenal's Community Shield victory over Manchester City, but has been blasted for his wasteful finishing at Wembley. The Germany international started the game in a forward role, deputising for the injured Gabriel Jesus and could have netted a brace inside the first-half. Instead, however, Havertz saw both his efforts from close range saved by City shot-stopper Stefan Ortega. While his blushes were spared in the end by a shootout victory following a 1-1 draw in normal time, his finishing could be a casue for concern in the long-term. From the moment the Gunners forked out £65million on Havertz to bring him to the Emirates from London rivals Chelsea, fans and pundits alike have questioned whether the 24-year-old has what it takes to drastically improve Mikel Arteta's side. One person who certainly thinks he's not up to it is Jamie O'Hara. The former Tottenham midfielder and prominent pundit issued a brutal review of Havertz's game following Arsenal's Community Shield triumph. "Kai Havertz, Arsenal fans can have their say on this, but he can't hit a barn door," he said on talkSPORT. "We know what he's going to give you - he's going to give you hold up play, he's going to work hard, but he's going to let you down when it comes to the crunch. And they have to sort that problem because [Gabriel] Jesus is injured. He picks up too many injuries." It may come as little surprise to find out that Arsenal boss Arteta strongly disagrees and actually singled Havertz out for praise after the game. The Spaniard feels the former Chelsea man was unlucky not get on the scoresheet against the reigning champions. HAVE YOUR SAY!How many goals will Havertz score for Arsenal this season? Comment below "He was superb," Arteta explained. "The way he pressed and how intellige){kind=link}
One of Arsenal’s newest recruits has come in for some scathing criticism after Kai Havertz was guilty of some profligate finishing during the Community Shield clash against Manchester City
Kai Havertz played his part in Arsenal’s Community Shield victory over Manchester City, but has been blasted for his wasteful finishing at Wembley.
The Germany international started the game in a forward role, deputising for the injured Gabriel Jesus and could have netted a brace inside the first-half. Instead, however, Havertz saw both his efforts from close range saved by City shot-stopper Stefan Ortega. While his blushes were spared in the end by a shootout victory following a 1-1 draw in normal time, his finishing could be a casue for concern in the long-term.
From the moment the Gunners forked out £65million on Havertz to bring him to the Emirates from London rivals Chelsea, fans and pundits alike have questioned whether the 24-year-old has what it takes to drastically improve Mikel Arteta’s side.
One person who certainly thinks he’s not up to it is Jamie O’Hara. The former Tottenham midfielder and prominent pundit issued a brutal review of Havertz’s game following Arsenal’s Community Shield triumph.