Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes have taken a massive hit after Kai Havertz suffered a severe hamstring injury during the team’s training camp in Dubai.
The German forward is expected to miss the rest of the season, with sources suggesting he may require surgery.
The 25-year-old, Arsenal’s top scorer with 15 goals, now joins a growing injury crisis that includes Gabriel Jesus, Bukayo Saka, and Gabriel Martinelli.
With no recognized striker available and failed attempts to sign reinforcements in January, Mikel Arteta faces a daunting challenge in the title race.
Currently sitting seven points behind leaders Liverpool, Arsenal must now find solutions fast to keep their championship ambitions alive.