Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has praised his teammate Kai Havertz for his strong debut season at the club, as well as his impressive start at the Euro 2024 tournament. Despite criticism, Havertz's record as a striker has been remarkable with eight goals and seven assists in 12 Premier League starts. Saka's comments come after Germany's convincing win over Scotland, in which Havertz scored and assisted.
Bukayo Saka Lauds Kai Havertz's Debut Season at Arsenal and Euro 2024 Performance
Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has heaped praise on his teammate Kai Havertz for his impressive debut season at the club and his standout start at the Euro 2024 tournament.
Havertz, who joined the Gunners from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer of 2020, has been a key player for Arsenal despite facing some criticism. The German international has scored eight goals and provided seven assists in 12 Premier League starts this season.
Saka's comments came after Germany's convincing win over Scotland in the Euro 2024 tournament, in which Havertz scored and assisted.
"Kai has been excellent for us this season," Saka said. "He's a great player who can score goals and create chances for others. He's still only 23, so he has a lot of potential to improve even further."
Havertz's Record as a Striker
Despite criticism from some quarters, Havertz's record as a striker is remarkable. In his time at Arsenal, he has scored 15 goals in 46 appearances in all competitions. This includes eight goals in 12 Premier League starts this season.
Havertz has also been impressive in the Europa League, scoring four goals in six appearances. He was named Man of the Match in Arsenal's 3-0 win over Napoli in the quarter-finals.
Havertz's Performance at Euro 2024
Havertz has continued his impressive form for Germany at Euro 2024. He has scored two goals and provided two assists in Germany's first two matches of the tournament.
Germany are currently top of Group F after wins over Scotland and Hungary. They will face Portugal in their final group match on June 22.
Top 5 FAQs and Answers
1. What is Kai Havertz's age? A: 23
2. How many goals has Kai Havertz scored for Arsenal this season? A: 8
3. How many assists has Kai Havertz provided for Arsenal this season? A: 7
4. In which position does Kai Havertz play for Arsenal? A: Striker
5. Which teams has Kai Havertz played for in his career? A: Bayer Leverkusen and Arsenal
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