So Havertz, here’s why I’m giving him time. Good profile - tall, surprisingly fast, and quite strong which is useful for a hold-up player. He is hardworking even if he doesn’t look it and has good technique. And also importantly for me, he has been improving since coming here - far from the level of a 65M player but the upward trajectory can be seen.

I don’t begrudge his critics at all, and they make valid points. I just personally find it annoying to read the same things posted about him match after match regardless of our result or his influence on said result.