Arsenal's first-team player suffers injury in training

Arsenal forward Kai Havertz is set to be out of action as the season progresses following a knee injury.

The German international was not in the team that trained on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, after he picked up a knee injury. The Athletic confirmed in a post on its official website that the club can not confirm the extent of the injury to Kai Havertz.

Arsenal are back in the transfer market exploring their options for a replacement for Kai Havertz and someone who can also strengthen their attack in the absence of the German.

Viktor Gyokeres is now the only recognised striker fit and available in the Arsenal squad. Mikel Arteta has a few options to turn to while the club finds a replacement Leandro Trossard, who has recently agreed to a new contract with the club.

Gabriel Jesus, a more tried and tested option, is still recovering from the anterior cruciate ligament injury suffered in January and is not expected back for some time.

Another option is Gabriel Jesus who is yet to recover from the anterior cruciate ligament injury suffered in January and is not expected back anytime soon.

Havertz has not played many games for Arsenal having initially picked up a hamstring tear at a training camp in Dubai in February 2025. That ruled him out of 18 matches across the Premier League and Champions League, before he returned for two substitute appearances in Arsenal’s final two league games.

Midfielder Mikel Merino also operated as the club's striker during the absence of the German international.

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