Gary Lineker believes that Kai Havertz would be a better option up front for Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal than Viktor Gyokeres.
Gyokeres struggled once again against Bayer Leverkusen, with the striker failing to manage a single attempt at goal during the game.
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Meanwhile, Havertz scored the equaliser for Arsenal as his 89th-minute penalty means the tie is all level ahead of the return leg at the Emirates Stadium.
Following the Gunners’ 1-1 draw at the BayArena, Lineker has called for Gyokeres to be dropped and for the German to play more often.
Gary Lineker prefers Kai Havertz to Viktor Gyokeres
Gary Lineker has admitted that he prefers Kai Havertz to Viktor Gyokeres as the centre forward in Arsenal’s attack.
The former England international believes that Havertz offers much more than the Swede, especially with the Gunners still looking short in attack.
Gyokeres looked like a passenger once again for Arsenal, and somehow managed to last 74 minutes up front.
The Rest Is Football: “I look at Arsenal, and it’s hard to be too critical, but I still think they’re a bit short up top. I prefer Havertz up there personally if they can get him fit. Gives them a bit more, I think.
Interestingly, Havertz played in the number ten role against his former club, replacing Eberechi Eze instead of Gyokeres.
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But with Gabriel Jesus playing poorly against Mansfield and Gyokeres struggling once again, Arteta needs him to play up front.
Gabriel Martinelli is a big fan of Kai Havertz
Another person backing Havertz to start for Arsenal is his teammate Martinelli, who has admitted that he loves playing alongside him.
The Brazilian claimed that he was delighted to see his teammate return with a goal and stated that he is well-respected in the Arsenal dressing room.
The winger told Football.London: “He has a big personality. He is one of the penalty-takers in the team, and everyone trusts him. We are happy for him to be back and scoring an amazing goal today.”
Right now, Gyokeres remains the first-choice striker for Arsenal; however, long-term, it is obvious that Arteta needs to start Havertz in the big matches.
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