Arsenal’s Premier League title ambitions have suffered a significant setback as reports indicate that Kai Havertz is set to miss the remainder of the season following an injury sustained during the club’s mid-season training camp in Dubai, 9am News Reports.
The German forward, who has been a crucial figure in Arsenal’s attack this season with 15 goals across all competitions, has reportedly suffered a severe hamstring tear. According to The Athletic, the injury is serious enough that Havertz may require surgery, which would further delay his recovery. Even if surgery is avoided, his focus is now on preparing for the start of the 2025/26 campaign, ruling him out for the rest of this season.
The timing of the injury could not be worse for Arsenal, who are locked in a fierce title race with Liverpool. With the Champions League last-16 on the horizon and crucial domestic fixtures ahead, Havertz’s absence leaves a major gap in Mikel Arteta’s attacking options.
This latest blow adds to Arsenal’s deepening injury crisis in attack. Bukayo Saka has been sidelined since mid-December with a hamstring issue and is not expected to return before March. Gabriel Martinelli also picked up a similar injury during the recent second-leg defeat against Newcastle United. Meanwhile, Gabriel Jesus has already been ruled out for the remainder of the season.
Arsenal’s decision to refrain from signing a striker in the January transfer window despite existing concerns over their attacking depth now looks increasingly risky. With Havertz out, Arteta faces a difficult challenge in reshaping his squad’s attacking dynamics as they push for their first league title in two decades.
The club has yet to issue an official statement on Havertz’s condition, but with his season seemingly over, Arsenal’s ability to adapt without him will be a defining factor in their pursuit of silverware.
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