Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta stated that he is unsure why Kai Havertz did not take the penalty against Shakhtar Donetsk during their Champions League match on Tuesday.
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The Gunners were already leading 1-0, thanks to an own goal by goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk, when a VAR review awarded them a penalty for handball. However, Leandro Trossard stepped up to take the spot-kick but had his effort saved by Riznyk.
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After the match, Arteta was asked whether Havertz had expressed a desire to take the penalty. He replied, “I don’t know—I’m not aware of the conversation, but he’s one of the designated takers. Leo decided to take it. Unfortunately, he missed.”
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