Arsenal Faces Injury Setback as Kai Havertz Suffers Hamstring Issue in Germany Duty

Arsenal's Injury Woes Deepen with Kai Havertz's Hamstring Concern

Arsenal forward Kai Havertz will undergo a scan after picking up a suspected hamstring injury during Germany’s match against the Netherlands. The injury occurred in Jurgen Klopp's first game as Germany manager, intensifying Arsenal's fitness concerns.

Klopp's Debut Marred by Injury and Late Draw

Jurgen Klopp started his tenure with a frustrating 1-1 draw in the UEFA Nations League against the Netherlands. Although Felix Nmecha gave Germany the lead in the first half, a stoppage-time goal from Cody Gakpo snatched a late equalizer. The game’s result was overshadowed by two key injuries to German attackers.

Kai Havertz was forced off in the 32nd minute after a heavy challenge from Quinten Timber. The forward needed on-pitch treatment before being replaced by Younes Eboutalib, leaving Arsenal anxious about his condition ahead of important fixtures.

Double Injury Blow for Germany

The situation worsened as Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala pulled out just before kickoff due to a thigh injury sustained in warm-up. Klopp spoke openly about the injuries post-match.

"Both are currently undergoing an MRI. I hope we get the diagnosis this evening. This isn’t great. I hope it’s nothing serious. The lads are probably out for us but hopefully, they’ll be back in action relatively quickly," Klopp said.

Arteta Faces Growing Squad Problems

Mikel Arteta already deals with multiple absences during the international break. Declan Rice and Marli Salmon have withdrawn from England's senior and U-18 squads, respectively. Meanwhile, Jurrien Timber missed the Netherlands squad due to ongoing fitness issues.

Now, with Havertz added to the list of doubts, Arteta is keenly awaiting the scan results, hoping the hamstring injury won’t keep the forward sidelined for long.

Upcoming Fixtures and Impact

• UEFA Nations League A: Germany vs Greece - 27 Sept 2026, 21:45
• Premier League: Arsenal vs Leeds United - 10 Oct 2026, 14:30

Klopp’s comments hint that both Havertz and Musiala might miss the next three Germany matches, which include two games against Greece and one versus Serbia.

For Arsenal, focus turns to whether Havertz can recover in time for their October 10 Premier League clash against Leeds United. The club will watch closely for updates following the MRI scan to assess the severity of the hamstring problem.