Kai Havertz has suffered a fresh muscular injury and is set to be ruled out for several crucial fixtures, dealing a significant blow to Arsenal.
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The news comes just as the Gunners prepare for a crucial run of games in February.
Reliable journalist David Ornstein of The Athletic, stated that the German international is “set for a spell on the sidelines.”
While the club is hopeful the issue is not long-term, the timing could not be worse for Mikel Arteta’s side.
Havertz set to miss several games including the North London Derby
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According to Ornstein’s report, the muscular problem is expected to keep the 26-year-old forward out of Arsenal’s upcoming Premier League clashes against Brentford and, most critically, the North London Derby against Tottenham Hotspur on February 22.
Losing a key attacker for the trip to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is a massive setback at this stage of the season.
The German is expected to miss a minimum of four games.
Havertz’s time at Arsenal marred by injuries
Havertz’s tenure at the Emirates has been increasingly marred by fitness struggles.
Since his high-profile move from Chelsea, the German has struggled to maintain a consistent run in the starting XI without interruption.
Critics have noted that his inability to stay fit has prevented him from fully cementing a specific role in the team, oscillating between midfield and the false nine position.
Season
Injury Type
From
Until
Days Out
Games Missed
25/26
Muscle injury
11/02/2026
to be disclosed
–
–
25/26
Rest
24/01/2026
26/01/2026
3 days
1
25/26
Rest
02/01/2026
09/01/2026
8 days
2
25/26
Knee injury
18/08/2025
29/12/2025
134 days
26
24/25
Hamstring injury
11/02/2025
16/05/2025
95 days
18
24/25
Illness
30/12/2024
06/01/2025
8 days
2
Kai Havertz recent injury history…
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