Football fans’ fixation on Havertz specifically is so fascinating to me. Is it because he has an unlikeable demeanour or something?

Tacticos online seem to love him. And for some reason, he seems to perform decently against Man City (got a few chances in the Community Shield, then an assist against them in October). He’s probably not a midfielder like Arteta initially wanted though.

r/Gunners in meltdown defending this backpass merchant

As one of the replies in the Gunners thread says, “matches the eye test”. And its pretty much what we saw at Chelsea when he was used outside of being up front as well, seems to be struggling a bit more now though when I watch him.

Havertz bad

He’s just not very good is he