Kai Havertz will undergo an MRI for a hamstring injury he suffered while playing for Germany.
The Arsenal striker left the pitch just 30 minutes into his country’s 1-1 Nations League draw with the Netherlands in Amsterdam on Thursday night.
Earlier in the first half, Havertz had received a nasty-looking challenge from Crystal Palace’s Quinten Timber, brother of his Arsenal team-mate Jurrien Timber, as reported by talkSPORT.
When Havertz first volleyed a pass, Timber’s studs connected with the Gunners forward’s right knee, causing him to fall to the ground.
Havertz attempted to continue playing after receiving treatment, but was ultimately unable to continue due to a hamstring issue that appeared to be the problem despite Timber’s contact on his knee.
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German manager Jurgen Klopp confirmed after the match that Havertz is likely to return to his club following his MRI.
Despite the blow of losing Havertz, Germany attacked their rivals first: Felix Nmecha opened the scoring moments after his colleague had to leave the field.
And Klopp looked set to have a dream start to life in charge of the national team, only for Cody Gakpo, whom he managed at Liverpool, to equalize for the Netherlands in second-half stoppage time.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta will keep everything crossed because he won’t be without one of his key men for long.
Havertz has started all of the Gunners’ Premier League games so far this season, scoring two goals.
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