Kai Havertz: Frustrated Arsenal fans pen emotional message to 17-year-old Nigerian who dumped the club

Arsenal fans have reacted to Kai Havertz's injury with frustration, expressing their disappointment toward former academy player Chido-Obi Martin, who left the club for Manchester United. 

German international Havertz is the latest Arsenal player to be sidelined, joining Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, and Gabriel Martinelli on the treatment table.

PAY ATTENTION: Stay updated with the Latest Soccer News in Nigeria from Pulse Sports

The 25-year-old German forward is expected to miss the remainder of the 2024/25 season after suffering a torn hamstring during a training camp in Dubai. 

This injury adds to the Gunners' concerns, as they are already short on attacking options while trying to close the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool.

With limited senior attacking players available, Arsenal fans have expressed their disappointment on social media towards Chido-Obi Martin, suggesting that he would have had an opportunity to break into the first team had he remained with the club. 

Some fans lamented that Martin would be getting "serious first-team minutes now if he stayed at Arsenal." 

Others accused the youngster of impatience and greed, with one fan stating, "This is what happens when greed takes over and blinds a young player's career. He won’t play for Man Utd. He would definitely be playing for Arsenal now.”

Since joining Manchester United, Martin has scored 12 goals in nine matches, including two hat tricks. 

The latest hattrick came after he emphatically fired the Red Devils to the quarterfinal of the FA Youth Cup. 

Martin proved to be the difference maker as the Red Devils thrashed Chelsea 5-1 on Wednesday night to book a date with his former club Arsenal.