Arsenal expects Kai Havertz to return from injury before the Premier League season ends, aiding their title bid. He was injured during a match against Newcastle United.
Arsenal handed injury boost ahead of Premier League run-in
Arsenal reportedly expect Kai Havertz to return from injury before the end of the season to help them in their bid to win the Premier League title.
The Germany international played a key in role the Gunners’ 1-0 win over Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, teeing up Eberechi Eze for the winner.
The 26-year-old was then forced off in the first half of the game after pulling up with a muscular injury in his upper right leg and had to be replaced by Viktor Gyokeres in the 34th minute.
There were fears that Havertz would miss the final four league games of the season as well as the UEFA Champions League semi-finals against Atletico Madrid.
According to BBC Sport, however, Arsenal expect the attacker to “play some part” in the run-in, although they are “not placing a definitive timescale on his recovery”.
Havertz’ campaign has been dogged by injury, missing six months after hurting his knee on the opening day of the season against . He has only made nine appearances in the Premier League this term.
Kai Havertz is expected to return before the end of the Premier League season.
Kai Havertz sustained a muscular injury in his upper right leg during the first half of the game against Newcastle United.
Havertz's return is seen as a significant boost for Arsenal in their pursuit of the Premier League title.
Manchester United is not rushing to make a managerial decision despite Michael Carrick's progress, with a final decision expected after the season ends. The club plans to explore other candidates and conduct a thorough recruitment process.
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That was not the only injury blow Arsenal suffered against Newcastle as Eze went down early in the second half. The playmaker had to be replaced by Gabriel Martinelli, but sat on the bench for the rest of the game rather than receive medical treatment in the dressing room, suggesting it’s not a serious problem.
Jurrien Timber, Riccardo Calafiori, Martin Zubimendi and Mikel Merino are also recovering from injury, while Bukayo Saka made his return with a brief cameo against the Magpies.
Arsenal travel to Madrid this Wednesday before entertaining Fulham on Saturday.