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Arsenal are growing increasingly anxious about the fitness of talismanic forward Kai Havertz.
The 27-year-old was forced off after just 30 minutes during Germany's UEFA Nations League encounter against the Netherlands on Thursday. Havertz was handed the starting role by new head coach Jürgen Klopp to spearhead Die Mannschaft's attack, but he was soon writhing on the turf in pain.
The Germany international was on the wrong end of a dangerous challenge from Quinten Timber, the brother of Havertz's Arsenal clubmate Jurriën. The Dutch midfielder caught Havertz with studs raised on the knee, resulting in a yellow card.
Havertz was treated by medical staff on the field before being substituted, sending waves of concern through Germany and north London as he made his way straight down the tunnel.
Here's the latest update on Havertz's condition.
What Injury Does Kai Havertz Have?
At first glance, it appeared Havertz had sustained a knee injury. However, the striker was spotted clutching his hamstring while on the ground, which was heavily strapped up.
Either problem could prove devastating for Havertz. The German missed the opening half of the 2025–26 campaign with a knee injury that required surgery. He also previously went under the knife for a serious hamstring injury back in 2025.
Neither Germany nor Arsenal have yet confirmed exactly what forced Havertz to leave the pitch.
When Will Kai Havertz Return From Injury?
The full extent of Havertz's injury remains unclear, but any indication of a serious issue would likely see the striker pulled from international duty and sent back to north London to begin rehabilitation.
The silver lining for Arsenal is that the newly merged September-October international break affords Havertz more than two weeks to recover before the Gunners resume Premier League action against Leeds United on October 10.
However, should Havertz have sustained a significant knee or hamstring injury, a fortnight will not be nearly enough time. His previous knee injury sidelined him for four months, while his hamstring setback kept him out for three.
His precise recovery timeline won't be known until further assessments establish the true severity of the damage.
Arsenal's Options to Replace Kai Havertz
Finding a replacement for Havertz shouldn't pose too great a selection dilemma for Mikel Arteta. The manager has last summer's high-profile acquisition Viktor Gyökeres available to step in.
That said, the Swedish striker has endured a sluggish start to the campaign, largely playing second fiddle to Havertz. Gyökeres has featured in just five matches, with only two starts, neither of which came in the Premier League.
The No. 9 is yet to open his account in 2026–27 and has even been the subject of transfer speculation away from north London. Havertz, by contrast, has scored in three of his seven outings.
Another avenue for Arteta is Mikel Merino. The midfielder is no stranger to deputizing as an emergency striker, having excelled in that role for Arsenal last season and for Spain at the 2026 World Cup over the summer.