“He made us go through hell over both legs, he’s always in the defense, midfield and linking attacks, there’s nothing he can’t do on the pitch. He must be protected at all cost if Arsenal want to go far in the UCL”- PSV manager Peter Bosz says ‘gigantic’ Arsenal star is so good but not appreciated well enough following PSV’s 4-0 transhing and 1-1 game against Arsenal- Not Saka, Not Rice and not Saliba

“He made us go through hell over both legs, he’s always in the defense, midfield and linking attacks, there’s nothing he can’t do on the pitch. He must be protected at all cost if Arsenal want to go far in the UCL”- PSV manager Peter Bosz says ‘gigantic’ Arsenal star is so good but not appreciated well enough following PSV’s 4-0 transhing and 1-1 game against Arsenal

PSV manager Peter Bosz recently spoke highly of Arsenal playmaker Kai Havertz in an exclusive interview with The Athletic. Bosz, who coached Havertz for three seasons at Leverkusen, praised the 24-year-old for becoming one of Germany’s most sought-after players during that time.

Initially positioned on the right wing at Leverkusen, Havertz’s versatility allowed him to play higher up the field and eventually take on the number nine role. Bosz emphasized that Havertz is a remarkable player who is often misunderstood. According to the 60-year-old Dutch tactician, Havertz’s exceptional abilities lead his teammates to naturally follow him on the field.

Bosz shared, “Sometimes you have a player who is so good, like Kai, that you don’t have to say anything; the players are following him already. He is misunderstood. This guy does everything to win games.”

Drawing a comparison to his own playing style, Bosz reflected on the uniqueness of Havertz, stating, “I was the guy (as a player) who made the tackles, and everyone said I was 100 per cent, but that was me. Kai plays piano like Bach. I was like, ‘A footballer playing piano? I can’t believe it.’ But he is really intelligent.”

Highlighting Havertz’s character, Bosz shared an anecdote about the player’s departure to Chelsea, noting that Havertz personally arranged for a jersey with his name on it to be given to every player and staff member. This gesture reflected the person Havertz is, according to Bosz.

Moving on to Havertz’s journey with Arsenal, the German player faced initial challenges in replicating his strong pre-season performance during the early weeks of his debut campaign. Criticized for missed goal-scoring opportunities, Havertz redeemed himself with crucial contributions, including a key assist for Gabriel Martinelli’s winning goal against Manchester City, a winning goal at Brentford, and a crucial equalizer against Luton Town in a 4-3 comeback win.

With five goals and one assist in all competitions, Havertz’s recent performances indicate growing confidence and Arsenal’s satisfaction with their investment last summer. There is optimism that there is still much more to come from this talented player.