Kai Havertz has been forced to withdraw from international duty due to a knee injury, further compounding Arsenal’s recent injury struggles.
Mikel Arteta’s team has made an impressive start to the season, sitting just one point behind Liverpool and remaining unbeaten across all competitions. Havertz has played a key role in their success, recently scoring a crucial equalizer in Arsenal’s 3-1 victory over Southampton.
With the international break approaching, Havertz will miss Germany’s Nations League matches against Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Netherlands. The German Football Association confirmed his absence, stating that the 25-year-old is dealing with knee problems.
This announcement follows several other injury setbacks for Arsenal, including the absence of defenders Ben White and Jurrien Timber. Additionally, team captain Martin Ødegaard remains sidelined following an injury sustained during international duty last month, with no clear timeline for his return.
Havertz joined Arsenal during the summer transfer window after a mixed spell at Chelsea, where he struggled for consistency despite winning the Champions League in his first season.
His start at Arsenal was similarly slow, with only one goal in his first 12 Premier League matches. However, he eventually found form, ending the season with 13 Premier League goals, a career-high, and playing a key role in Arsenal’s title challenge.
As Arsenal pushes for the Premier League title this season, Havertz has continued to prove his importance, scoring six goals in all competitions. His contributions have been vital to Arsenal’s strong early form, but his knee injury adds to Arteta’s mounting concerns.
With key players like Ødegaard, White, and Timber already sidelined, Havertz’s absence presents another challenge in maintaining the team’s momentum.
Despite these setbacks, Arsenal remains optimistic about Havertz’s recovery. Fans hope that he will return swiftly, as his performances are crucial to Arsenal’s pursuit of silverware this season. As the international break unfolds, Arsenal will be keen to get their star player back to full fitness and continue their strong push at the top of the Premier League standings.
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