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Kai Havertz Reflects on Premier League Struggles and Growth
Kai Havertz moved from Germany to England to play football for Chelsea in 2020.
He expected the Premier League to be difficult, but it was even faster and more physical than he imagined.
His first few months were so hard that he wondered whether he had made the right choice.
Over time, those problems helped him become stronger.
He now plays for Arsenal and says London feels like home.
At Arsenal, he changed from mainly being a midfielder to playing as a number nine striker.
He learned how to use his size, win headers and find better scoring positions.
Havertz also said Arsenal works very hard on set pieces, which helped the team score important goals.
He still considers the Premier League the best and most challenging competition in football.
Kai Havertz said his first months at Chelsea in 2020 were unexpectedly difficult because of the Premier League’s pace and physicality.
The Arsenal forward said he questioned his decision to move to England after struggling to make an impact during his first four or five months.
Havertz said six years in England made him stronger and shaped his character and development as a footballer.
He described London as his home and said he feels settled, loved and that he belongs there.
Havertz explained that Arsenal’s tactical switch into a number nine role and its focus on set pieces have helped him develop and succeed.
- Who
- Arsenal forward Kai Havertz, who previously played for Chelsea and Bayer Leverkusen.
- What
- Havertz discussed his difficult Premier League start, personal growth in England and tactical development at Arsenal.
- Where
- London and the Premier League in England.
- When
- He made the comments ahead of a London derby against his former club; he joined Chelsea in 2020 and has spent six years in England.
- Why
- He was reflecting on his career journey, his adjustment to English football and his preparation for the derby.
Key facts
- Player
- Kai Havertz
- Current club
- Arsenal
- Former English club
- Chelsea
- Move to England
- Havertz joined Chelsea from Bayer Leverkusen in 2020.
- Early adjustment
- He described his first four or five months in England as very difficult.
- Current role
- He has developed from an attacking midfield position into a number nine role at Arsenal.
- Set pieces
- Havertz said Arsenal treats set pieces like penalties and that they contributed significantly to the club’s success last season.
Quotes
Kai Havertz
Arsenal forward and Germany international
“Looking back now, after spending six years in England, I would never change anything that I’ve done. Even though some things didn’t go as planned and I wasn’t that successful in every moment, for me personally, I would never change anything because it made me the person I am now, the football player who I am now.”
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“Every struggle and every setback taught me something valuable. I grew stronger through the tough times, and those experiences shaped my character both on and off the pitch. London is my home now, and I’m very happy here in this lovely city. I feel settled, I feel loved, and I feel like I belong.”
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