Arsenal star Kai Havertz out of Germany's squad for October's Nations League matches against Bosnia and the Netherlands
Published 06/10/2024 at 15:35 GMT+1
Kai Havertz has had a great start to the Premier League season for Arsenal but a knee injury now means the forward will be a big miss for Germany when they take on Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Netherlands later this month in the UEFA Nations League. Gunners fans will now be hoping that the versatile 25-year-old will be back in time for their Premier League return.
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Arsenal star Kai Havertz is out of Germany's squad for their upcoming UEFA Nations League clashes due to an issue with his knee.
The versatile forward looked set to feature in Germany's matches with Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Netherlands later this month.
Julian Nagelsmann's side will face Bosnia and Herzegovina at Bilino Polje on Friday before welcoming the Netherlands to the Allianz Arena the following weekend.
Mainz's Jonathan Burkardt has been called up to the squad in place of the former Chelsea and Bayer Leverkusen man.
The 25-year-old's injury update was announced on the German national team's social media accounts.
"Kai Havertz will miss the upcoming international matches against Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Netherlands due to knee problems," the post read.
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"National coach Julian Nagelsmann nominated Jonathan Burkardt in Havertz's place.
"Get well soon, Kai! We look forward to seeing you, Jonathan!"
Havertz has made a superb start to the season with Arsenal.
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The forward has scored four goals in seven Premier League appearances and is already off the mark in this season's UEFA Champions League.
The Gunners are currently third in the table, level on 17 points with defending champions Manchester City.
Havertz scored Arsenal's opening goal in the 3-1 win against Southampton, their final match ahead of this month's international break.
Mikel Arteta's side will resume their bid to dethrone City against Bournemouth on October 19.
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