Arsenal ahead Kai Havertz is predicted to overlook the remainder of the season after tearing his hamstring in the course of the crew’s coaching camp in Dubai, report David Ornstein and James McNicholas of The Athletic.
It is unclear if the German worldwide would require surgical procedure, however his focus has already switched to getting absolutely match for the beginning of the 2025-26 marketing campaign, in response to Ornstein and McNicholas.
The harm is the most recent in a collection of great blows to Arsenal’s title bid.
The Gunners sit second within the Premier League and 6 factors behind leaders Liverpool whereas being laid low with illnesses to numerous gamers, significantly up entrance. Bukayo Saka is predicted to be out till March after having hamstring surgical procedure in December. Gabriel Martinelli is more likely to miss a month whereas nursing a hamstring situation of his personal, and Gabriel Jesus is out long run after damaging his left ACL final month.
Leandro Trossard, Raheem Sterling, and teenager Ethan Nwaneri are the one acknowledged forwards at present accessible for Mikel Arteta. Trossard, who’s performed in a central function earlier than, is the most definitely choice to take up that place if Arteta opts to stay along with his most well-liked 4-3-3 formation.
Havertz, although himself not a pure No. 9, was fulfilling that function admirably for Arteta this season, scoring 15 targets and registering 5 assists in 34 appearances throughout all competitions.
The 25-year-old has performed extra minutes than any Arsenal ahead because the begin of the 2023-24 season.
“Genetically, he’s a powerhouse. He’s so well-built,” Arteta instructed reporters earlier this month when requested if Havertz may probably begin each remaining recreation this season. “He’s a participant that something you ask him, he’s pleased to do: to run in zone six, to be very strong, to make lengthy distances. His physique absorbs every part. After which he actually takes care of himself.”
Arsenal tried to signal one other ahead in the course of the January switch window however in the end got here up empty. They reportedly submitted a £60-million bid for Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins however did not make any progress past that time.
Arsenal, after a uncommon weekend off, return to Premier League motion Saturday towards Leicester Metropolis.
