Arsenal's Havertz forced off early as Germany fall to Netherlands

At the Amsterdam Arena on Thursday night, Arsenal forward Kai Havertz was forced off in the first half of Germany's Nations League clash with the Netherlands, marking the club's first injury worry of the international break.

Injury details

Havertz, 27, had been handed a start by Jurgen Klopp in his inaugural game in charge of Germany. After just 30 minutes he was caught on the knee by a raised foot from Quinten Timber, the twin brother of his Arsenal teammate Jurrien.

The German medical team treated the forward on the field, and he was able to leave the pitch unaided, walking down a set of stairs towards the dressing room. Television cameras later captured him heading straight down the tunnel, while his replacement, Younes Ebnoutalib, entered the fray.

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Wider match context

Germany ultimately fell to the Netherlands, a result that will be recorded in the UEFA Nations League. A photo of the incident was supplied by Getty, underscoring the seriousness of the knock.

Elsewhere in the same match, Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey also limped off in the first half, appearing to suffer a hamstring injury after his hat‑trick in Sunderland's recent 5‑3 loss to Manchester City.

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Arsenal will not return to action until the Premier League resumes next month, with Mikel Arteta's side set to host Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium on 10 October. The champions sit second in the league, three points behind Manchester City after a 3‑0 defeat to Brighton.