Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann says Kai Havertz has “developed very well” under Mikel Arteta at Arsenal this season – and confirmed he would start up top for his national side in their friendly against France.
Havertz has been in fine form of late, scoring four goals in his last four Premier League games to help fire the Gunners to the top of the table.
The 24-year-old started at left-back for Germany under Nagelsmann back in November but the Germany manager confirmed ahead of the game against France that he will be used in a more familiar role this time around.
He also praised Havertz’s progress this season following his switch across London from Chelsea to Arsenal.
“He has developed very well, he has a lot of recognition from the coach [Arteta] and the club [Arsenal],” Nagelsmann said.
“I think very highly of him as a player and as a person. He will start against France upfront, which he did six times for Arsenal.
“He has good deep runs and very good pace. We are happy that we have a striker behind him in Fülle, who brings a different profile. Deniz can also play in other positions. It’s good that not every player has the same profile.”
