“He can also do what Bellingham is doing at Real Madrid here at Arsenal if you help him to unlock his potential”- Arsenal legend Ian Wright warns Mikel Arteta not to lose star player who has been very instrumental for many Arsenal’s wins this season

### Jude Bellingham’s Stellar Performance Against Barcelona Offers Mikel Arteta a Blueprint for Unlocking Arsenal’s Kai Havertz

Arsenal might find the key to unlocking Kai Havertz’s potential by looking at Jude Bellingham’s success at Real Madrid. Since joining Los Blancos this summer, Bellingham has been nothing short of phenomenal, scoring 13 goals and providing three assists in his first 13 games across all competitions.

Bellingham’s influence was on full display during El Clasico, the season’s biggest match so far between Real Madrid and Barcelona. He scored a stunning equalizer from outside the box and then netted the game-winner in stoppage time, cementing his status as a game-changing player.

At first glance, comparing Bellingham and Havertz might seem odd. They have different playing styles, personalities, and career trajectories. Bellingham is thriving and being hailed as one of the summer’s best signings, while Havertz is struggling to meet high expectations at Arsenal.

However, a closer look reveals surprising similarities in their forms. To understand how Arsenal can utilize Havertz better, it’s essential to consider his career trajectory. Havertz was highly sought after at Bayer Leverkusen, known for scoring with both feet, his head, and from the penalty spot. He thrived in a role where he floated into spaces created by teammates, often benefiting from the presence of a tall striker like Kevin Volland, who drew defenders away.

The move to Chelsea changed this dynamic. Havertz was expected to play as a center-forward, leveraging his height, but this shift made him a space creator rather than a beneficiary. This role change didn’t suit him, leading to a lackluster performance. At Arsenal, Mikel Arteta has experimented with Havertz in midfield, but he hasn’t found the same spaces, with Martin Odegaard taking a more advanced position and Havertz needing to win more duels.

Havertz’s best position might be one he excelled in during his Bundesliga days. Jude Bellingham’s current role at Real Madrid provides a clear template. Bellingham thrives by playing off a big striker, finding spaces left open behind the frontman. At Real Madrid, Joselu has been fulfilling this role, allowing Bellingham to exploit these pockets of space, as demonstrated during El Clasico. Bellingham capitalized on the deeper positioning of defenders and ghosted into spaces left by their focus on Joselu.

This strategy was highlighted by Atletico Madrid’s manager Diego Simeone, who noted how Bellingham benefits from Joselu’s aerial prowess. Without Joselu, Bellingham’s spaces were reduced, underscoring the importance of the striker’s role.

For Arsenal, replicating this success means considering a similar setup. Neither Eddie Nketiah nor Gabriel Jesus provides the aerial presence necessary to create these spaces for Havertz. Therefore, Arsenal might need to look for a target-man striker in the January or summer transfer window.

Ultimately, whether Havertz at Arsenal or Bellingham at Real Madrid, playing to a player’s strengths is crucial for success. By adopting a strategy similar to Real Madrid’s use of Bellingham, Arsenal might unlock Havertz’s full potential, transforming him into the player they hoped for when they signed him.