Arsenal's Havertz is out injured - who will take over the striker role?

Arsenal's Havertz is out injured - who will take over the striker role?

Kai Havertz, one of Arsenal's key players, will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season due to a serious hamstring injury sustained during a training camp in Dubai. The first reports about the severity of the injury became known on Wednesday, which were officially confirmed by the Gunners on Thursday. The necessary operation is scheduled to take place in the coming days, after which the 25-year-old will begin an extensive rehabilitation program that is expected to last into preparations for next season laola1.at reported.

Injury causes concerns among the “Gunners”

Havertz, who has already scored 15 goals and five assists in 34 appearances this season, will be sorely missed. His injury adds to an already worrying list of absences, including Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus, whose injuries are putting a strain on the Gunners' attack. Saka had similar thigh surgery in December and is expected to be out until March, while Jesus faces a longer recovery period with a torn ACL nytimes.com reported.

Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta is now forced to act creatively to keep the weakened squad together. With Havertz out, players like Leandro Trossard and the young Ethan Nwaneri are in demand as a temporary offensive line. The situation is being watched closely by fans as the forward situation is anything but rosy and there is an urgent need for additional signings after the team failed to make any transfers in January.