Arsenal have confirmed that forward Kai Havertz has been sidelined for the rest of the season after sustaining a hamstring injury during a training session in Dubai last week. The club released a statement to confirm that Havertz will undergo surgery in the next few days.

Arsenal have confirmed Kai Havertz will undergo hamstring surgery and could even miss the start of next season as part of his recovery. In a devastating blow for the Gunners, the Germany international suffered the injury during the club’s mid-season break in Dubai.

Since then, Arsenal had gone on their mid-season break to recharge, but they were hit by news that forward Kai Havertz has suffered a season-ending hamstring injury – adding to their woes after the club failed to sign an attacking option in the January transfer window.