Kai Havertz will be absent from international duty after picking up a knee injury. Germany will be without the Arsenal forward for upcoming games against the Netherlands and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The 25-year old picked up the knock after Saturday’s 3-1 win over Southampton. Havertz scored to start the comeback after Arsenal went 1-0 down early in the second half.
The German Football Federation confirmed his absence in a statement: “Kai Havertz will miss the upcoming international matches against Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Netherlands due to knee problems. National coach Julian Nagelsmann nominated Jonathan Burkardt in Havertz’s place. Get well soon, Kai! We look forward to seeing you, Jonathan!”
Charles Watts reveals Kai Havertz injury is less serious than feared
Fabrizio Romano reported that Havertz will be assessed by Arsenal over the next few days. However, Arsenal journalist Charles Watts has revealed that his sources at the club say the injury is not severe.
“As far as I’m aware, there is nothing to be overly concerned about when it comes to Havertz’s fitness.” he wrote on his website.
“From conversations I’ve had, he was fine to play the whole game on Saturday and the next few days will just be about monitoring him and giving him time to rest due to the minutes he’s played so far this season.
