Arsenal Ornstein says Havertz injury leaves Klopp uneasy
Arsenal Ornstein says Havertz injury leaves Klopp uneasy as the German forward’s knee problem threatens Mikel Arteta’s strike‑partner plans, meaning the Gunners will be without their first‑choice striker for the rest of the international break and will have to look elsewhere for goals.
Injury details
Kai Havertz suffered a knee injury after being forced off after thirty minutes of Germany’s 1‑1 draw with the Netherlands on Thursday night. He was taken down by a rough challenge from Quinten Timber, who received a booking for the foul. The forward had started the match and was a key figure for Arsenal at the start of the campaign.
Germany boss Jurgen Klopp confirmed both Havertz and Bayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala are undergoing MRI scans, hoping the injuries are not serious. ‘Both are currently undergoing an MRI,’ he told RTL, adding ‘but of course this isn’t great.’ He warned the players may miss the remainder of the international break.
Germany’s encounter with the Netherlands ended in a 1‑1 stalemate, with both sides sharing points. Bayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala, also ruled out by a knock in the warm‑up, missed the fixture entirely, underscoring the injury toll on Germany’s attacking options.
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Arsenal's options
With Havertz sidelined, Arteta may have to rely on Viktor Gyokeres, who has already been Arsenal’s second‑choice striker this season. Former France international Emmanuel Petit said Gyokeres is a ‘warrior’ with his own qualities and will get opportunities to prove his worth.
Petit added that Arsenal still need a striker like Julian Alvarez, praising his movement, technical skill and fit with the club’s one‑touch style, though he acknowledged Alvarez’s desire to stay at Barcelona and doubts about a winter move.
Arsenal await Kai Havertz MRI as Germany camp departure confirmed
Arsenal will therefore monitor Havertz’s MRI results before the Premier League resumes, while Gyokeres prepares to step up in the striker’s role. The club’s next match will test whether the temporary solution can deliver the goals Arteta expects.