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Arsenal Striker Kai Havertz Leaves Germany Camp Early because of Muscle Strain

Arsenal are awaiting scan results after the forward lasted only 30 minutes and was forced off with a hamstring issue.

  • Arsenal forward Kai Havertz departed the Germany camp on Friday to return to London for hamstring assessment after sustaining a muscle strain during Thursday's UEFA Nations League clash with the Netherlands.
  • A collision with Quinten Timber during the 30th minute forced Havertz to exit the Nations League opener; the forward was seen holding his heavily bandaged hamstring after the reckless challenge.
  • The German Football Association confirmed the injury as a "muscle strain," though further testing with Arsenal's medical staff is required to determine severity and rule out long-term damage.
  • Manager Mikel Arteta has backup options including Viktor Gyokeres and Mikel Merino to lead Arsenal's attack before the Gunners host Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium on October 10.
  • The extended September-October international break grants Havertz over two weeks to recover, though his history is concerning: he missed three months after a 2025 hamstring injury and four months following a knee surgery.
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Arsenal striker Kai Havertz leaves Germany camp early because of muscle strain

BERLIN (AP) — Kai Havertz was sent back to Arsenal on Friday after sustaining a leg muscle strain on international duty in Germany's 1-1 draw with the Netherlands in the Nations League.

·Winnipeg, Canada
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