Arsenal forward Kai Havertz is set to miss the north London derby after suffering a new muscular injury, dealing a blow to the club's Premier League title hopes.
The German international, who underwent knee surgery in August and returned in January, has been in fine form with four goal contributions in his last four appearances. However, Standard Sport understands he has sustained a minor muscular problem that could keep him out for several weeks.
Havertz is expected to be absent for the crucial derby against Tottenham on February 22, which comes after the sacking of Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou. Mikel Arteta, who has deployed Havertz in a deeper role alongside Viktor Gyokeres, will now have to contend with a growing injury list.
The Gunners are already without Leandro Trossard, Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Max Dowman, and Mikel Merino. Arteta has previously praised Havertz, stating: 'The team knows how important Kai is for us, and how he can help the team to be much better.'
