June 23rd 2023.
Kai Havertz's imminent arrival at Arsenal has reportedly unsettled Eddie Nketiah, who is fearful of falling down the pecking order at the club. With the German costing a hefty £65 million and likely to take up an advanced midfielder role, Nketiah is concerned about his game time in the upcoming season.
The 24-year-old did well for the Gunners last season, scoring four times in the Premier League from only 9 starts. He also netted five more times across the FA Cup, Europa League, and Carabao Cup. Nketiah has proven to be a reliable backup striker over the past two seasons, but he doesn't want to continue in a reduced role at this stage of his career.
Fearing his pitch time could be even more limited with Havertz's arrival, Nketiah is now questioning his future at Arsenal. He's also conscious of the growing interest from other Premier League sides such as Crystal Palace and West Ham. Nketiah is confident he can become a 20-goal-a-season striker in the Premier League, but he needs consistent game time to prove it.
Fortunately, Mikel Arteta still rates Nketiah very highly and does not feel Havertz's signing poses a direct threat to the striker's game time. He could also use different formations and play with two up top more often next season to provide more opportunities for his attackers. Regardless, it's clear that the German's arrival has made Nketiah unsettled and it remains to be seen how the situation pans out.
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