Arsenal's Havertz scores after five minutes in surprising new position

Arsenal’s Kai Havertz scores after just five minutes for Germany against Turkey after being deployed in a surprising new position

Kai Havertz was used in a surprising new position as Germany lost to Turkey
The Arsenal player made an instant impact as he scored after just five minutes
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Arsenal’s Kai Havertz opened the scoring for Germany against Turkey after being deployed in a surprising new position.

The 24-year-old has struggled to make a major impact since joining Arsenal from Chelsea in a £65million move in June.

However, he impressed for Germany as he put his nation ahead against Turkey in a friendly in Berlin after just five minutes.

Kai Havertz was deployed in a surprising new position as Germany lost to Turkey in a friendly

Havertz opened the scoring for Germany after just five minutes during the friendly in Berlin

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Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann made the rather unusual decision to deploy Havertz as a left wing-back and it worked out well.

Despite Havertz’s impact, however, Germany ended up losing 3-2.

Ferdi Kadioglu equalised for Turkey, with Kenan Yildiz then putting the visitors in front.

Niclas Fullkrug pulled Germany level but a penalty from Yusuf Sari saw Turkey prevail.

It will be intriguing to see whether Germany, who are hosting Euro 2024 next summer, will continue to deploy Havertz on the left side of the defence.

Havertz has mainly played in midfield for Arsenal, while he is also capable of operating up front or as a winger.

Since joining the Gunners he has scored just one goal in 19 appearances, with that goal coming from the penalty spot away to Bournemouth.

Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann surprisingly deployed Havertz as a left wing-back

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