{"id":208,"date":"2026-03-31T07:45:05","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T07:45:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/disport.com.ng\/?p=208"},"modified":"2026-03-31T07:45:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T07:45:05","slug":"kai-havertz-under-pressure-after-missed-chance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/disport.com.ng\/?p=208","title":{"rendered":"Kai Havertz under pressure after missed chance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"content-main\">\n<section class=\"social-sharing-top\">\n<p><span class=\"fb-but1\"><i class=\"fa-brands fa-facebook-f\"\/><\/span><span class=\"social-text\">Share<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" onclick=\"window.open('http:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=Kai Havertz under pressure after missed chance -&amp;url=https:\/\/footballexpress.in\/kai-havertz-under-pressure-after-missed-chance\/', 'twitterShare', 'width=626,height=436'); return false;\" title=\"Share This Post\"><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"twitter-but1\"><i class=\"fa-brands fa-x-twitter\"\/><\/span><span class=\"social-text\">Share<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"whatsapp-but1\"><i class=\"fa fa-whatsapp fa-2\"\/><\/span><span class=\"social-text\">Share<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"pinterest-but1\"><i class=\"fa-brands fa-pinterest-p\"\/><\/span><span class=\"social-text\">Share<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"email-but\"><i class=\"fa fa-envelope fa-2\"\/><\/span><span class=\"social-text\">Email<\/span><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><!--social-sharing-top--><\/p>\n<p>Kai Havertz has returned to International duty for Germany. However, things did not go as planned. In this  case, the Arsenal attacker had a frustrating time on the pitch. As a result, fresh questions arise over his ability to play for the Gunners challenging for Premier League title.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-kai-havertz-struggles-to-make-an-impact-in-germany\">Kai Havertz struggles to make an impact in Germany<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/arsenalnews.co.uk\/2026\/03\/28\/arsenal-star-kai-havertz-has-frustrating-return-to-international-duty-with-germany\/\" id=\"https:\/\/arsenalnews.co.uk\/2026\/03\/28\/arsenal-star-kai-havertz-has-frustrating-return-to-international-duty-with-germany\/\">As per reports, Kai Havertz looked out of form during his International duty for Germany. The <strong\/> player\u2019s first appearance in months came after injury problems piled up, slowing his rhythm. Sharpness and confidence was missing from his game. Thus, it increases questions on whether he can play for <strong\/> who are competing for the <strong\/> title.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" alt=\"Arsenal FC\" class=\"wp-image-144562 ewww_webp_lazy_load\" srcset=\"https:\/\/footballexpress.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Arsenal-FC-133.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/footballexpress.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Arsenal-FC-133-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/footballexpress.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Arsenal-FC-133-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/footballexpress.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Arsenal-FC-133.jpg\" src-webp=\"https:\/\/footballexpress.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Arsenal-FC-133.jpg.webp\" srcset-webp=\"https:\/\/footballexpress.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Arsenal-FC-133.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/footballexpress.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Arsenal-FC-133-600x338.jpg.webp 600w, https:\/\/footballexpress.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Arsenal-FC-133-768x432.jpg.webp 768w\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/footballexpress.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Arsenal-FC-133.jpg\" alt=\"Arsenal FC\" class=\"wp-image-144562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/footballexpress.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Arsenal-FC-133.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/footballexpress.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Arsenal-FC-133-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/footballexpress.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Arsenal-FC-133-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Kai Havertz completed 14 out of 16 passes, moving the ball with calm control. Yet when he faced challenges he failed every time. As the main forward, his presence faded instead of growing. He had nine battles one-on-one and eight ended in defeat for him. A clear chance to score slipped through his fingers.  As a result, he was substituted after 60 minutes. Thus, expectations were broken and the mood was filled with disappointment. <\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, it depends on more than just one game. Havertz struggled through most of the season at Arsenal. He was first hit by a knee problem and then a fresh hamstring injury occurred right when things started improving. Back now, he shows glimpses of his talent but there needs a lot of work still to be done.<\/p>\n<p>What is in Arsenal\u2019s mind isn\u2019t just a poor performance abroad, but if Havertz can step up once more when games turn critical. A bad performance fades fast but what matters is doubt over his spark at key moments. Right now, timing matters more than past failures.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-impact-on-arsenal-and-mikel-arteta\">Impact on Arsenal and Mikel Arteta<\/h2>\n<p>Havertz playing poorly for Germany right now makes things tricky. Arsenal move into key games where picking the right names matters more than ever. Coming off that loss in the Carabao Cup final, plus big matches piling up at home and abroad. Arteta can\u2019t afford hesitation and his forwards must deliver, not just show up. This puts pressure on Havertz whose role has started to decrease.<\/p>\n<p>Havertz might be on the bench for Arsenal in their next cup game. It is not about panic, it is about being practical. Soon, the injured players will recover and join the squad. In this case, it will be hard for Kai Havertz to find a place in the team. Odegaard will fill the midfield while Saka, Trossard, Martinelli and Madueke will be the wingers. Also, Gyokeres and Gabriel Jesus are their priority strikers. Thus, in the coming time changes might happen regarding his future and potential exit.<\/p>\n<p>A tactical problem shows up too. When Arsenal push forward in attack, sometimes Havertz takes too much time on the ball. Thus, breaking the rhythm and making the flow of the game very slow. As a result, it kills the chances of scoring goals. The game for Germany brought back glimpses of this, his runs and passing failing to grip the attack firmly.<\/p>\n<p>If Arsenal demand quicker invention and cleaner finishes near goal, Arteta might see clearer answers elsewhere at present. Still, things aren\u2019t falling apart just now. Arteta still backs Havertz, even after a rough outing that doesn\u2019t change what he can do. Yet it shows again how he\u2019s chasing form while Arsenal might run short on patience before long.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-author-s-opinion\">Author\u2019s Opinion<\/h2>\n<p>Arsenal player Kai Havertz had a frustrating time at the International duty for Germany. As a result, it sparked concerns over his future at Arsenal. Arteta likes Havertz but he still is working on his form after injuries. 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