# Kai Havertz performance and status at Arsenal

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kai-havertz-performance-and-status-at-arsenal
> Updated: 2026-10-17T21:30:06.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Arsenal forward Kai Havertz recently shared personal insights regarding his playing superstitions and career highlights. He noted a preference for wearing long sleeves during matches and training, even in high temperatures, and identified his goal in a Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain as his favorite career moment.

Following these reflections, Havertz has entered a goal-scoring drought, failing to score in seven consecutive appearances. Despite this, manager Mikel Arteta has expressed confidence in the striker’s ability to reach a seasonal target of 25 to 30 goals, citing his high football IQ and competitive character.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-17: Kai Havertz faces goal drought at Arsenal despite Arteta's confidence

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta remains confident in Kai Havertz's ability to reach 25-30 goals this season, despite the German striker currently enduring a seven-match goal drought.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kai-havertz-faces-goal-drought-at-arsenal-despite-artetas-confidence

### 2026-10-02: Kai Havertz discusses playing superstitions and favorite Arsenal goals

Arsenal forward Kai Havertz revealed his long-sleeve playing superstition and named his Champions League final goal against PSG as his favorite career moment.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kai-havertz-discusses-playing-superstitions-and-favorite-arsenal-goals

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