Kai Havertz is also facing heavy criticism after his decisive header goal in Arsenal FC’s 2-1 win against Brentford FC in the English Premier League.
The accusation leveled at the 24-year-old international player: a swerve in the opponent’s penalty area, after which, in the opinion of Brentford’s team manager Thomas Frank, his goal should not have been allowed.
“In my opinion, Havertz shouldn’t have been on the pitch when he scored,” said the Danish coach: “That was a clear swallow. It might have been difficult for the referee to see, but the linesman should have seen it. “
Frank’s statement referred to a scene in the 65th minute when Havertz, who had already received a yellow card, went down in the guests’ penalty area without any noticeable contact from an opponent – and probably shouldn’t have complained about another warning and the subsequent sending off.
But Havertz was allowed to continue playing. In the 86th minute, he nodded in a lucky punch for Arsenal after a strong cross from teammate Ben White.
FC Arsenal vs Kai Havertz in Gala Form
“I’m pleased that I was able to help the team with my goal,” said the match winner after the game. “It was special because it was so close to the end.”
“We really wanted these points – and we got them. Sometimes these games make you stronger than 6-0 wins,” added Havertz, who now has twelve goals (nine goals, three assists) in 38 competitive games for the Gunners.
The success against Brentford was already the eighth in the eighth Premier League game in the 2024 calendar year for Arsenal, which even saluted from the top of the table, at least for one day. Declan Rice (19th) gave the hosts the lead, and Yoane Wissa (45th + 4) equalized in the meantime.
2024-03-11 08:08:14
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