Former Tottenham and Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov admits there are striking similarities between Kai Havertz and his own iconic play style.
Berbatov’s legacy in English football is marked by his elegant and silky performances, earning him a place among the most aesthetically pleasing players to grace the Premier League stage.
His seemingly unhurried movements masked both his deceptively swift footwork and football intelligence, allowing him to effortlessly glide through games.
Berbatov Compares Himself To Havertz
During an appearance on Stadium Astro, the former Tottenham man was queried about which current Premier League player he sees a reflection of himself in. The first name that came to his mind was Arsenal’s Kai Havertz.
Explaining his reasoning, Berbatov said, “He has that way of moving about the pitch. Not necessarily in a way like he’s in a hurry. He’s watching, he’s studying, he’s taking his time. He has a good touch on the ball as well.
“So I like him, and I wish him all the best at Arsenal.”
Havertz initially struggled to get going since making the switch across London from Chelsea. However, he’s growing into his new role under Mikel Arteta and has netted four goals in his last seven games. This is as many goals as he had scored in his previous 40 games combined.
This includes a crucial second goal for Arsenal in a recent 2-0 victory over Brighton, further solidifying his presence and contribution to the team.
Arsenal fans will be hoping his form continues for their tantalising and potentially pivotal clash with Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday night.
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