Arsenal's Injury Woes Deepen as Kai Havertz Faces Hamstring Setback During Germany Duty

Arsenal forward Kai Havertz is expected to undergo a scan after leaving the pitch with a suspected hamstring injury during Germany's match against the Netherlands. This came during Jurgen Klopp's first game as Germany's manager, casting a shadow over what was supposed to be a fresh start for the national team.

Klopp’s First Match Ends in Draw and Injury Concerns

The match ended 1-1, with Felix Nmecha giving Germany the lead before a stoppage-time equalizer from Cody Gakpo snatched a draw for the Netherlands. Klopp was denied a winning debut, but the bigger issue was the double injury blow suffered by his attacking options.

Havertz was forced off in the 32nd minute after a tough challenge from Quinten Timber. The Arsenal forward needed on-field treatment before being substituted for Younes Eboutalib. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala could not even start the match due to a thigh injury sustained during warm-up.

"Both are currently undergoing an MRI. I hope we get the diagnosis this evening," Klopp said after the game. "Of course, 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."

Mikel Arteta Faces Growing Injury Headaches at Arsenal

This setback adds to Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta's worries as he already copes with absences during the international break. Notable Arsenal players like Declan Rice and Marli Salmon have withdrawn from their respective England squads. Moreover, Jurrien Timber did not feature in the Netherlands squad as a precaution following previous fitness issues.

Now with Havertz added to the injury list, Arteta will be waiting anxiously for the MRI results, hoping the hamstring problem won’t keep the forward sidelined for long.

What’s Next for Havertz and Germany?

Klopp's comments suggest both Havertz and Musiala might miss Germany's upcoming matches, which include two games against Greece and a key fixture versus Serbia. For Arsenal, the pressing concern is whether Havertz will recover in time for the Premier League clash against Leeds United on October 10.

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