Just when Arsenal was hoping to build momentum for the crucial second half of the season, they’ve been hit with a major blow.

Kai Havertz, one of Mikel Arteta’s key attacking players, has been ruled out for the remainder of the campaign after sustaining a hamstring injury.

The setback occurred during the club’s winter training camp in Dubai, throwing a wrench into Arsenal’s plans.

Severity of the Injury Still Unclear

Reports confirm that the German international picked up the injury earlier this week during a training session.

However, it’s still uncertain whether the 25-year-old will require surgery to fix the issue.

The Athletic notes that medical evaluations are ongoing, and Arsenal’s medical team is closely monitoring his recovery process.

Arteta’s Growing Injury Worries

Havertz’s absence only adds to Arteta’s growing list of injury concerns.

While the team is hopeful about the imminent returns of Bukayo Saka and Ben White, losing a key figure like Havertz at such a critical point in the season is far from ideal.

Arsenal now faces the challenge of adjusting their attacking strategy without one of their most versatile players.

What’s Next for Arsenal?

With Havertz out for the season, Arteta will have to rethink his attacking setup.

The Gunners will likely look to other squad members to step up in his absence, but it remains to be seen how they will cope without his presence on the field.

As Arsenal pushes forward in their title race and European ambitions, all eyes will be on how they manage this unexpected setback.

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