Jorginho has expressed shock at the ‘crazy’ criticism of ‘unbelievable’ Arsenal forward Kai Havertz.
Jorginho has expressed his shock at the criticism Kai Havertz has faced since joining Arsenal. The Italian midfielder, who joined Arsenal in January 2023, has been a staunch defender of his teammate, calling the criticism “crazy” and emphasizing Havertz’s value to the team.
Havertz moved to Arsenal from Chelsea in the summer of 2023 for a reported £75 million. His start at Arsenal was challenging, scoring just once in his first 19 games. However, Havertz has since found his form, netting nine goals in 19 appearances this season.
Jorginho, who has played alongside Havertz at both Chelsea and Arsenal, has been vocal in his defense of the forward. Speaking on the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast, Jorginho described the criticism as “crazy” and praised Havertz’s abilities and contributions to the team. He highlighted Havertz’s intelligence on the field, his ability to find solutions in difficult situations, and his growing toughness since joining the Premier League.
“It’s crazy because he’s just an unbelievable player,” Jorginho said. “At the beginning when people were hammering him, I was like, these people, what are they talking about? I can’t believe it. And then actually I went to Kai a few times and I was like, Kai, don’t listen, forget about it. You know what you can do. This is crazy. And how much he helps the team, the way he plays. And for me, the big improvement he had since he came to Premier League is how tougher he’s getting every day. He’s getting tougher and tougher. And now he’s at this place that is unbelievable”.
Havertz’s recent performances, including a goal in Arsenal’s 5-2 win over West Ham, have been crucial for the team. Jorginho believes Havertz deserves more credit for his efforts and the positive impact he has on the team.
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