Overview
- Havertz left Arsenal's 1-0 win over Newcastle holding his upper leg around the half-hour, and Viktor Gyökeres replaced him.
- Mikel Arteta called the problem a “niggle” and said it did not look serious pending further checks.
- Reporting that cites The Athletic says early tests are positive and points to a short layoff.
- Multiple outlets say he is likely to miss the Champions League semi-final first leg against Atletico Madrid, with a return expected before the season ends.
- This follows a stop-start campaign for Havertz after knee surgery sidelined him for months and a later muscle issue limited his minutes, raising the stakes for Arsenal's run-in.