Kai Havertz: Arsenal forward's hamstring injury deepens crisis, so what does Mikel Arteta do in attack now?

12 February 2025, 11:55 | Updated: 12 February 2025, 23:30

Only last week, after the January transfer window had closed without the addition of a forward to his Arsenal squad, Mikel Arteta spoke about the need to be "flexible" in attack to cope with the absences of Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus.

A daunting task has become even more difficult now.

Having already lost Gabriel Martinelli to a hamstring injury for more than a month in the Carabao Cup defeat to Newcastle, Arsenal are fearful Kai Havertz's season could be over after he suffered a suspected tear to the same muscle while training in Dubai.

Havertz's absence leaves Leandro Trossard, Raheem Sterling and the 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri as Arsenal's only other available attacking options. Saka is still some way from returning from his hamstring problem, despite stepping up his rehabilitation in Dubai. Jesus is out for the season with his knee injury.

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