Kai Havertz has only missed five matches since Arsenal signed him from Chelsea in the summer of 2023. But how do the Gunners fare when they have to make do without one of Mikel Arteta’s most trusted lieutenants?

The German forward’s injury leaves Arsenal without a recognised striker in their ranks for the next month at least, with fellow No9 Gabriel Jesus also unable to play again this season and Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka’s injuries further depleting their forward line.

Arsenal are assessing Kai Havertz after the forward suffered an injury scare during their winter training break in Dubai, sources have told ESPN.