Germany confirm Kai Havertz’s exclusion from squad after knee injury

Arsenal have suffered a fresh setback ahead of the Premier League clash against Bournemouth on the road later this month.

The Gunners picked up a fourth-straight victory with a 3-1 triumph over Southampton on Saturday.

The Saints secured a surprise lead in the 55th minute, but Arsenal responded brilliantly to win by a convincing margin.

Bukayo Saka was the stand-out player with one goal and two assists, but Kai Havertz had an equally good outing for Arsenal.

The 25-year-old equalised with a powerful strike before providing a key pass in the lead-up to Saka’s goal prior to stoppage time.

Havertz had seven attempts on goal overall with seven duels won alongside two take-ons.

The club have now suffered a potentially huge blow with Germany confirming that he won’t be available for their coming games.

DFB’s statement read: “Kai Havertz will miss the upcoming international matches against Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Netherlands due to a knee problem. Get well soon, Kai!”

Havertz, who is the vice-captain of his country, won’t face Bosnia & Herzegovina and the Netherlands due to a knee problem.

We should know more about the concern in the near future. Havertz did not show any signs of picking up an injury on Saturday.

However, he may have suffered a knock on the back of several physical duels against the Saints.

Hopefully, the German will recover in time for the visit of Bournemouth following the international break.

Arsenal host Liverpool in the Premier League after that before a trip to Newcastle United.

Havertz’s presence up front could be critical for the Gunners with Gabriel Jesus in poor form lately.

The ‘unbelievable‘ star has bagged six goals and an assist from his 10 appearances this term.

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