Mikel Arteta said Kai Havertz can score 20 to 25 goals in a season for Arsenal if he is given a consistent run of games. The comments came after Havertz established himself as Arsenal's first-choice striker this season.
Arteta on the goal target
Asked whether Havertz could reach the 20-25 goal mark, Arteta said: "I think he has, yeah. That’s why he’s playing there as well, and that’s why we signed him. I think he has it, and he needs that volume of games and action. If you give him that, I’m a big believer that, yes, he can do that."
Why Arsenal signed him
Arteta said Havertz's potential in front of goal was one of the reasons Arsenal signed him.
Arteta highlights intelligence
Arteta also highlighted Havertz’s intelligence as one of his biggest strengths, particularly for a player operating as a striker. He said: "He understands everything at such a speed, and he can process information better than probably anybody else in the team. And that’s something not easy to see, especially when you talk about a striker."