Why I always wear long sleeves, even in 45°C heat — Havertz

Arsenal striker Kai Havertz has revealed that he wears long sleeves while playing football, even in scorching heat, due to a long-standing superstition. The Germany international explained his habit during an "Ask Me Anything" session on Arsenal's official website. Havertz stated that wearing long sleeves makes him feel most comfortable on the pitch and that he cannot imagine playing in short sleeves.

He admitted that the tradition began and was ridiculed by others during his time in the World Cup or a training camp in Singapore with temperatures reaching 45°C. Despite the extreme heat, Havertz has continued to wear long sleeves throughout his career at Arsenal, including during Germany's World Cup campaign. He has scored goals for the club while wearing long sleeves, and his supporters have noticed this habit.

Havertz's performance this season has been impressive, as he has scored in three of Arsenal's first four matches, tying with captain Martin Odegaard for the top spot. His most memorable goal was his opening goal in last season's Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain, which he considers his favorite in an Arsenal shirt.