Arsenal face a selection crisis ahead of the north London derby as Kai Havertz joins a growing list of key players sidelined by injury.
Arsenal forward Kai Havertz has been sidelined with a muscular injury, ruling him out of the upcoming north London derby.
Having recently returned from a long-term layoff, the German international is expected to miss fixtures against Brentford, Wigan, and Wolves.
This setback is a significant blow for Mikel Arteta, as Havertz had recently found form, contributing four goal involvements in his last four appearances.
The injury further depletes an Arsenal midfield already missing Mikel Merino, who faces months out following foot surgery.
Arteta is also sweating on the fitness of Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard. Speaking on the situation, Arteta noted,
“The team knows how important Kai is for us.” Regarding other absentees, he added, “The rest (Saka, Odegaard and Leandro Trossard) we will see with the medical team.”