Mikel Arteta and Mesut Ozil had a difficult working relationship. Havertz, 24, moved to the Gunners from Chelsea in the summer transfer window for £65 million, although he was scoreless in his first five outings for his new team.
During Sunday’s 3-1 victory for Arsenal over Manchester United, he squandered a fantastic opportunity. After a rocky start under Arteta, some Arsenal fans demand for Havertz to be released, but Merson is confident that he will eventually become a superstar.
However, the comparison to Ozil may worry Arsenal supporters because Arteta didn’t get the greatest performance out of the 2014 World Cup champion. Within months of Arteta’s hiring, Ozil was fired from the first-team squad and took a nasty jab at the Spaniard online.
He is playing in a challenging position. He’s not played all that well. Mikel Arteta will be by his side. Although Arsenal has won three games and drew one, he lacks confidence. You spent that cash and risked your safety to go after him.
To the top goes the cream. I’m a big fan, however, I did comment when he was signed that he reminded me of Mesut Ozil. The issue is that. He doesn’t appear overly interested if things aren’t going smoothly. That is not the case; it only seems that way.
However, Arteta and Ozil were known to argue. Arsenal first hired Arteta in December 2019; he had Ozil in mind. Nevertheless, despite being the best-paid player at the club, he never played again for the Gunners after the Covid epidemic.
Ozil was dropped by Arteta from his Premier League and Europa League teams, and he didn’t return to first-team action until he signed for Fenerbahce in January 2021. In an interview with Mirror Football, Ozil’s agent, Dr. Erkut Sogut, stated, “I just ask for fair treatment like with any other player.”
After Arsenal lost 5-0 to Manchester City in August 2021, there was a rift between Arteta and Ozil. After the game, Ozil used the phrase “trust the process” in a tweet, imitating Arteta, who frequently used it in his first few months in charge of Arsenal.
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Alan Pardew Praises Arsenal Midfielder Declan Rice
The 24-year-old England international is a winner in the eyes of the former West Ham boss, who claims that Moises Caicedo, who transferred from Brighton and Hove Albion to Chelsea during the summer transfer window, offers better value for money.
Chelsea acquired Caicedo from Brighton for a transfer cost of £115 million (Sky Sports). Rice is paid at Arsenal a weekly salary of $240,000 (Spotrac), costing the club £100 million (ESPN).
Compared to Caicedo, who had one year, Declan Rice has been performing that duty for three to four years while sitting in front of the back four, according to Pardew.
“You were aware of his good character, and winning is why he has a good character. And that was evident.
