Arsenal dealt huge injury blow during international break

Arsenal dealt huge injury blow during international break Kai Havertz Injury Concern Grows After Germany Setback Ahead of Arsenal Return Arsenal have a problem to monitor, and it centres on Kai Havertz. The forward went off after 30 minutes during Germany’s Nations League draw with the Netherlands, and the early signs point to a hamstring issue. Havertz was caught by a high challenge from Quinten Timber and could not continue. For Arsenal, that is the part that matters. Timing matters too. Mikel Arteta has leaned heavily on Havertz at the start of the season, and with a demanding run of fixtures coming up, any absence would be awkward. Havertz injury latest after Germany draw The message after the match was straightforward. “Both will undergo scans tonight,” Klopp told reporters after the game. He added, “They’re probably out for us, but I hope they’ll be back soon (for their clubs).” Jamal Musiala is also set for assessment, though from an Arsenal point of view the focus is obvious. There is no value in guessing before the scan, but Germany already sound as if they do not expect Havertz to be available for the weekend meeting with Greece. That suggests enough concern to take no risks. Arsenal striker importance under Mikel Arteta Havertz has become central to Arsenal’s attack. He has started all five Premier League matches and scored three goals in seven appearances in all competitions. More than that, he gives Arteta a fixed point up front, movement between defenders and a reliable outlet when Arsenal go direct. Photo IMAGO That is why this matters. Arsenal’s depth across the front line looks decent on paper, but Havertz is the first-choice striker and the system has been built around him in these early weeks. Fixtures make Arsenal fitness update significant After the international break, Arsenal face Leeds, Lille and Everton at home, followed by trips to Nottingham Forest, Bayern Munich and Fleetwood. It is a busy stretch, and clubs rarely get through it cleanly. For now, Arsenal wait for the scan results. That is where the real story starts. Until then, all they know is that their main striker walked off early, and that usually means concern.