Kai Havertz sidelined: Arsenal’s attacking depth takes another hit

Arsenal’s attacking lineup has been dealt a fresh blow as Kai Havertz is ruled out with a knee injury, adding to Mikel Arteta’s growing headaches just one week into the new Premier League season. The 26-year-old German forward missed Wednesday’s open training session, sparking concerns about the severity of his condition. While the club’s medical team is still assessing the injury, no timeline has been provided for his return.

This setback comes at a tough time for the Gunners, who are already stretched thin in forward options. Gabriel Jesus remains out recovering from an ACL injury, leaving Arsenal relying heavily on new signing Viktor Gyökeres to lead the line. Havertz, who had been planned as a versatile backup striker, will now be absent for an unknown period, forcing Arteta to shuffle his squad and possibly dip back into the transfer market for reinforcements.

Arsenal fans are feeling a sense of déjà vu, as injuries to key players derailed their title challenge last season. With Leeds United up next, Arteta must find creative solutions to keep the team’s momentum alive while hoping Havertz’s recovery doesn’t drag on. ¹ ² ³

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