Jorginho was surprised by the harsh criticism of the incredible performance of an Arsenal player.

The recent criticism of Arsenal's midfielder, Jorginho, has been quite shocking. Specifically, the negative remarks towards his teammate, Kai Havertz, have been described as "crazy". Havertz, who was signed for a whopping £65m from Chelsea in 2023, initially struggled to find his footing in the Gunners' squad, only managing to score one goal in his first 19 games.

However, as the season progressed, Havertz's performance improved and he has now scored nine goals in 19 appearances this season. Despite this, many pundits continue to criticize his output and even suggest that Arsenal should consider signing a new striker in order to win major trophies. Just last week, former Arsenal star William Gallas urged manager Mikel Arteta to replace Havertz, and even legendary manager Arsene Wenger expressed concerns about the 25-year-old's goal-scoring abilities.

But amidst all the criticism, Jorginho has personally reassured Havertz that he deserves more credit for his contributions to the team. Speaking on the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast, Jorginho said, "It's crazy because he's just an unbelievable player. At the beginning, when people were hammering him, I couldn't believe it. I was like, these people, what are they talking about? I had to tell Kai not to listen to the negativity and to just focus on what he can do on the pitch."

Jorginho also praised Havertz's growth and development since joining the Premier League, noting that he has become a tougher and more confident player. He also highlighted Havertz's cleverness on the pitch, always finding solutions in seemingly impossible situations and providing a constant threat to the opposition.

Havertz proved his critics wrong by scoring in Arsenal's 5-2 victory against West Ham on Saturday, a result that leaves the Gunners in second place in the Premier League, nine points behind league leaders Liverpool. The team now faces tough upcoming matches against Manchester United and Fulham, but with the confidence and skill of players like Havertz, they are well-equipped to take on any challenge.

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