At a press conference ahead of the Round of 32 clash with Paraguay, Havertz was quick to dismiss the outside noise. "Everyone is entitled to their opinion. I didn't even notice it myself," the 27-year-old stated. "Of course, during a tournament like this, a lot of people start talking about you. But I don't think anyone in the squad pays much attention to it."
The Arsenal striker noted that the team is already well-versed in handling criticism from their own supporters and media back home. "We already have plenty of experts in our own country – if people in other countries start as well, at some point enough is enough," he added, before emphasising: "It's always easy to criticise us from the outside. But I really couldn't care less."