Arsenal’s bid to win the Premier League could suffer a major setback following reports Kai Havertz is set to be ruled out for the remainder of the season.
The German forward sustained an injury during the club’s warm-weather training camp in Dubai and was due to face further tests on the club’s arrival back in England.
The Athletic reported on Wednesday the 25-year-old Havertz had suffered a torn hamstring and could now miss the rest of the current campaign.
Arsenal, however, have yet to comment on the extent of Havertz’s injury.
His potential long-term absence would compound the problems confronting Gunners boss Mikel Arteta after Arsenal were unable to bolster their attack during the recent January transfer window.
The London club failed in an attempt to sign Ollie Watkins from Premier League rivals Aston Villa.
Havertz was set to lead Arsenal’s line for the rest of the season, with Arteta even saying it was possible the Germany international would have to play every game.
Gabriel Jesus is already out for the season after he suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury last month, while Bukayo Saka has been absent since December, although there are hopes the England international could return next month.
Gabriel Martinelli, meanwhile, is also sidelined after he was forced off injured during Arsenal’s League Cup semi-final second-leg semi-final defeat at Newcastle last week.
