Havertz suffered a hamstring tear during the Gunners warm weather training camp in February which required surgery. It has resulted in the north London club playing Mikel Merino as a makeshift No 9.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said at a press conference ahead ... that the hamstring (back muscle of the thigh) was torn and surgery was needed. Back in London, Havertz was put on the operating ...

Mikel Arteta ... Arsenal boss Arteta who has been plagued by injuries all season with Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel and Kai Havertz all currently on the treatment table after undergoing surgery.

Kai Havertz suffered a torn hamstring during Gunners' training camp in Dubai He underwent surgery and was expected ... spearhead Aston Villa's attack? Mikel Arteta has all but confirmed that ...