'Really impressing me': Alan Shearer and Micah Richards absolutely blown away by 2023 Arsenal signing
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Arsenal sit just a point behind league leaders Liverpool heading into the October international break.
Mikel Arteta has established Arsenal as genuine title challengers over the last couple of seasons and many are tipping them to finally win it this term.
The recruitment has been near-perfect during Arteta’s tenure and one of his 2023 signings is now receiving glowing praise from Alan Shearer and Micah Richards.
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Alan Shearer so impressed by Kai Havertz
Speaking on the Rest Is Football podcast, former Newcastle United striker Alan Shearer waxed lyrical about Arsenal’s Kai Havertz and admitted he’s become a real centre-forward.
"Yeah, I think he's really impressing me in terms of his performances and goals,” Shearer said.
“He has been a real centre-forward, not just his goals, but his hold-up play, what he's doing for the team, bringing players into the game, challenging for balls in the air when perhaps he knows he might not win them but trying to make it awkward for defenders, so I have been really really impressed with him this season."
Micah Richards says Kai Havertz has now adapted to Mikel Arteta’s style
Micah Richards agreed with Shearer and added that Havertz has been able to adapt to Arteta’s demands.
"I think the good thing about Havertz is he has been able to adapt to what the manager wants because we were always scratching our heads, where is he going to play, what's his best position, he has found his role, but he scored in a Champions League final,” the former Man City defended said.
“Let's respect what he can deliver. German international. I remember when he was at Leverkusen early doors in his career and everyone was going crazy for him.
“Yes, players have a little bit of a dip, he was going through a time at Chelsea where things were going, but now he has found his home. He has found his home and he is delivering."
