"Should be benched permanently" "Disgraceful footballer" - Fans slam Germany star for his performance in 1-1 draw against Switzerland
Germany fans on X have blasted Kai Havertz after the Arsenal forward struggled in their 1-1 draw against Switzerland at Euro 2024 (Sunday, June 23). Despite dropping two points, Die Mannschaft finished at the top of Group A with seven points, ensuring they progressed to the Round of 16 as group winners.
Robert Andrich found the back of the net with a stunning long-range effort in the 17th minute, but his goal was ruled out by VAR due to a foul in the build-up by Jamal Musiala. Switzerland stunned the Deutsche Bank Park against the run of play in the 28th minute after Dan Ndoye scored with a well-connected volley.
The Swiss appeared to have doubled their advantage in the 83rd minute following Ruben Vargas' goal but he had strayed offside, keeping the scores at 1-0. Germany struck at the death to rescue a point following Niclas Fullkrug's header in the second minute of stoppage time.
Havertz was entrusted to lead the line for Germany, however, he failed to make an impact despite playing all 90 minutes. The 25-year-old landed just one shot on target from six attempts, missed two big chances, and lost five duels.
One Germany fan posted:
"Havertz should be benched permanently."
Another fan wrote:
"Havertz is a disgraceful footballer."
Other fan reactions can be viewed below:
"Havertz should never start a game for them," one fan claimed.
"Havertz shocking all game, absolute passenger - not effective at all in this German team (and not surprising)," another added.
"Kai Havertz is genuinely the worst player in the history of the sport I‘m so so so sick of him," one fan said.
"He’s not a 9 idk why people keep putting him there as he is one," one fan defended Havertz.
"The most mediocre player to play for great teams. I don’t get it," one fan was left puzzled.
"Ever since Kai Havertz left Chelsea, I haven’t watched a single game he played and dropped a masterclass performance," one fan pointed out.
"I wish mercy on whoever has to watch Kai Havertz and Gundogan on a regular basis," another said.
How did Germany fare in their 1-1 draw against Switzerland at Euro 2024?
Germany scraped a 1-1 draw against Switzerland at Euro 2024 after Niclas Fullkrug headed home in stoppage time to send his nation into the Round of 16 as group winners. Fullkrug has now scored 13 goals in 19 appearances for Die Mannschaft, with four strikes coming as a substitute at major international tournaments - more than any other European player.
Nagelsmann's side dominated possession with 66 percent of the ball, attempting 636 passes with an accuracy of 90 percent. In contrast, Switzerland recorded 34 percent possession and attempted 331 passes with an accuracy of 79 percent.
Germany were more industrious going forward as well, boasting an xG of 1.70 (compared to the Swiss' 0.60). The former landed 18 shots in total (three on target), while Switzerland mustered four shots in total with three being on target.