METRO
Kai Havertz has hit back at Chelsea fans who ridiculed him for his woeful performance in the MLS All-Star Skills Challenge.
Eyebrows were raised when Mikel Arteta sanctioned the £65million signing of a player who had largely underwhelmed during three tumultuous years at Stamford Bridge.
Arsenal fans got their first glimpse of Havertz in an Arsenal shit last week in a 1-1 friendly draw against Nurnberg before he took part in the skills challenge on Tuesday night.
Havertz gave an underwhelming performance during which he failed to score a single goal during the control and volley challenge which led to fans of his old club mocking him on social media.
The 24-year-old gave a more accurate indication of his potential during last night’s crushing 5-0 win over MLS All-Stars, scoring his first goal, ironically, with a volley.
Havertz referenced the derision he attracted with a pointed message on Twitter before reflecting on his goal in a more measured fashion on Instagram, saying: ‘Really nice feeling to get my first Arsenal. Tahnk you to the fans for the amazing support this week!’
Arteta, meanwhile, gave a further indication as to the reasoning behind his decision to sign Havertz and the way in which he intends to use him.
He said: I think, again, (versatility) it’s one of the main qualities he has.
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