Injured Kai Havertz to miss rest of season: Arsenal

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Feb 13, 2025, 21:31 IST

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Arsenal's Premier League title hopes are severely impacted with Kai Havertz ruled out for the rest of the season due to a hamstring injury requiring surgery. Manager Mikel Arteta faces a challenge with key attacking players, including Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli, also sidelined.

Injured Kai Havertz to miss rest of season: Arsenal

Kai Havertz. (Arsenal FC Photo)

Arsenal announced on Thursday that Kai Havertz will be unavailable for the remainder of the season due to a hamstring injury, significantly impacting their Premier League title aspirations.
The 25-year-old German international sustained the injury whilst training at the club's Dubai camp.
The club released an official statement detailing the injury.
"We can confirm that Kai Havertz has sustained a hamstring injury during a training session in Dubai last week," the club said.

"Subsequent assessments and specialist reviews have confirmed that the injury will require surgery, which will take place in the coming days.
"Soon after surgery, Kai will begin his recovery and rehabilitation programme, which is expected to extend into pre-season preparations for next season."
Currently seven points behind Liverpool with 14 matches remaining, Arsenal's title prospects have been affected after finishing second in the previous two seasons.
The situation presents a significant challenge for Manager Mikel Arteta, particularly as the club did not secure additional attacking players during the transfer period.
Their attempt to acquire Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa was unsuccessful last month. Havertz was expected to be Arsenal's primary striker for the remaining fixtures.
Gabriel Jesus is also ruled out for the season following an anterior cruciate ligament injury last month.
Bukayo Saka, absent since December, might return next month after travelling with the squad to the Middle East.
Gabriel Martinelli is also injured following his early exit during Arsenal's League Cup semi-final second leg loss at Newcastle.
The club now relies on Leandro Trossard, Raheem Sterling and Ethan Nwaneri as their available forwards.

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