Arsenal have been dealt another injury blow after Kai Havertz was forced off the pitch against Newcastle United on Saturday.
The playmaker made an impact on the game at the Emirates Stadium when he set up Eberechi Eze for the opening goal.
He laid the ball off to his teammate in a clever corner routine that resulted in a brilliant finish from the edge of the box.
Arsenal dealt injury blow as Havertz forced off against Newcastle
Havertz’ day ended prematurely, however, when he dropped to the ground inside the centre circle. He required treatment on his upper right leg, indicating he may have sustained a groin injury.
The Germany international was replaced by Viktor Gyokeres in the 34th minute with the Gunners a goal up. Arsenal were then dealt another injury concern when Eze had to come off in the second half.
Havertz had only just returned to full fitness, starting three of Arsenal’s last five games in all competitions, amid a season plagued by injury problems.
The 26-year-old missed almost the entire first half of the campaign after hurting his knee on the opening day against Manchester United. He then missed most of February with a muscular injury before returning in March.
Havertz and Eze join Riccardo Calafiori, Jurrien Timber and Mikel Merino on the treatment table, although Arsenal have been boosted by the return of Bukayo Saka. The winger was named in the matchday squad for the first time in over a month.
The north London face a quick turnaround as they travel to Atletico Madrid for the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday.
