Football international Kai Havertz has suffered another health setback just weeks before the start of the World Cup (June 11 — July 19).
The FC Arsenal striker had to be substituted in the 34th minute of the 1-0 (1-0) victory against Newcastle United on Saturday, showing apparent pain in the groin area. It is still uncertain how long Havertz will be out and whether his participation in the World Cup is in jeopardy.
Before his substitution, Havertz had assisted the only goal of the match by Eberechi Eze (9th minute). With this win against Newcastle, for whom Malick Thiaw played from the start and Nick Woltemade was substituted in during the closing stages, Arsenal returned to winning ways after two consecutive league defeats. The team managed by Mikel Arteta temporarily overtook Manchester City to reclaim the top spot in the table. However, City is only three points behind and has played one game less.
A further forced break would be a bitter setback for Havertz during this crucial stage of the season. The 26-year-old had only made his comeback in January after a lengthy knee injury, and recently a muscle injury had sidelined him for several weeks.
Havertz and Arsenal still fighting for the championship and Champions League
In addition to the English championship, Havertz and Arsenal are also competing for the Champions League title. In Europe’s elite competition, the Gunners will visit Atletico Madrid on Wednesday (9:00 PM/DAZN) for the first leg of the semi-finals.
National coach Julian Nagelsmann will announce his squad for the tournament in the USA, Mexico, and Canada on May 12 in Frankfurt/Main. On Wednesday, Bayern’s Serge Gnabry’s World Cup dream had already been dashed due to a torn adductor muscle in his right thigh.
English Translation:
Football international Kai Havertz has suffered another health setback just weeks before the start of the World Cup (June 11 — July 19).
The FC Arsenal striker had to be substituted in the 34th minute of the 1-0 (1-0) victory against Newcastle United on Saturday, showing apparent pain in the groin area. It is still uncertain how long Havertz will be out and whether his participation in the World Cup is in jeopardy.
Before his substitution, Havertz had assisted the only goal of the match by Eberechi Eze (9th minute). With this win against Newcastle, for whom Malick Thiaw played from the start and Nick Woltemade was substituted in during the closing stages, Arsenal returned to winning ways after two consecutive league defeats. The team managed by Mikel Arteta temporarily overtook Manchester City to reclaim the top spot in the table. However, City is only three points behind and has played one game less.
A further forced break would be a bitter setback for Havertz during this crucial stage of the season. The 26-year-old had only made his comeback in January after a lengthy knee injury, and recently a muscle injury had sidelined him for several weeks.
Havertz and Arsenal still fighting for the championship and Champions League
In addition to the English championship, Havertz and Arsenal are also competing for the Champions League title. In Europe’s elite competition, the Gunners will visit Atletico Madrid on Wednesday (9:00 PM/DAZN) for the first leg of the semi-finals.
National coach Julian Nagelsmann will announce his squad for the tournament in the USA, Mexico, and Canada on May 12 in Frankfurt/Main. On Wednesday, Bayern’s Serge Gnabry’s World Cup dream had already been dashed due to a torn adductor muscle in his right thigh.