Arsenal forward Kai Havertz will miss the rest of the season after picking up a hamstring injury during the side’s winter training camp in Dubai.
Mail Sport revealed on Tuesday that the Germany international suffered the issue during a session earlier this week.
Now, it’s been reported that the Arsenal star will be sidelined for the remainder of the campaign – adding to Mikel Arteta’s growing injury concerns.
According to The Athletic, it remains unclear as to whether the 25-year-old will require surgery to resolve the issue.
Havertz’s setback comes as a major blow to Arteta and his side, who are expecting the return of duo Bukayo Saka and Ben White in the coming weeks.
Winger Saka has returned to light training during their trip to Dubai, which handed Arsenal a timely injury boost, prior to Havertz’s hamstring issue.
Kai Havertz could be set for a spell on the sidelines after picking up an injury earlier this week
The England international underwent surgery at the end of the December after suffering a torn hamstring in the 5-1 win over Crystal Palace.
Saka is not expected back until March – but he has now taken a major step towards availability after returning to strengthen and conditioning training.
The attacker has travelled with his team-mates to their winter training camp in Dubai ahead of this weekend’s visit to Leicester where he has accelerated his schedule ahead of his anticipated return.
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