Kai Havertz injury: Arsenal expect forward to play a part in title run-in despite upper leg issue

Arsenal We expect Kai Havertz to play a role in the title fight despite his forward suffering a muscle injury. newcastle.

The 26-year-old German limped off with an upper leg problem in the first half of Saturday’s win against Eddie Howe’s side.

Arsenal are not putting a definitive timetable on his recovery but expect Havertz to feature in all of their last four Premier League matches as they chase their first title since 2004.

Mikel Arteta’s team is also in the Champions League semi-finals and will face Atletico Madrid in the first leg on Wednesday.

Havertz was injured for six months and missed the season due to a knee problem.

He has scored five goals in 19 appearances since returning in January.