Arsenal have confirmed a major injury blow that could affect their chances of ending the season with silverware.
The Gunners return to Premier League action at Leicester on Saturday as they bid to hunt down leaders Liverpool.
But Arsenal, who also have a Champions League last-16 tie on the horizon, have been dealt a huge blow after Kai Havertz suffered an injury during their warm-weather training camp in Dubai.
After another setback for Mikel Arteta, here’s a look at the latest Arsenal injuries…
Kai Havertz
Havertz sustained a hamstring injury in training and it has been confirmed the German will miss the remainder of the season.
An Arsenal statement reads: “We can confirm that Kai Havertz has sustained a hamstring injury during a training session in Dubai last week.
“Subsequent assessments and specialist reviews have confirmed that the injury will require surgery, which will take place in the coming days. Soon after surgery, Kai will begin his recovery and rehabilitation programme, which is expected to extend into pre-season preparations for next season.
“Everyone at the club is fully focused on supporting Kai to ensure he is back to full fitness as soon as possible.”
Potential return date: Next season
Gabriel Martinelli
Gabriel Martinelli injured his hamstring in the defeat at Newcastle.
Arteta confirmed Martinelli was set for a scan and reports suggest the Brazilian is facing more than a month out.
That would mean Martinelli would miss Premier League fixtures against Leicester, West Ham and Nottingham Forest, and make his a doubt for games against Manchester United on March 9 and Chelsea on March 16.
Martinelli is also a doubt for the first leg of Arsenal’s Champions League last-16, whoever they are drawn against.
Potential return date: March/April 2025
Bukayo Saka
Bukayo Saka underwent hamstring surgery in December and has not featured since, with Arsenal fearing he could be ruled out until March.
Saka was included in the squad who travelled to Dubai, with Arteta inviting injury players on the trip to continue their rehab there.
Fresh reports over the weekend claimed Saka is due back at the start of March.
The Gunners are said to be targeting their Champions League last 16 first leg on either March 4 or 5, or their trip to Manchester United on March 9.
But Arteta is unlikely to take any risks by rushing Saka back too soon.
Potential return date: March
Ben White
Ben White has not featured since undergoing surgery on a knee injury back in November.
But the defender returned to Arsenal training in Dubai and there is a hope he will be able to feature against Leicester this weekend.
His return would be a major boost for Arsenal ahead of a key run of games in February, with Arsenal facing big games against West Ham and Nottingham Forest.
Potential return date: vs Leicester on February 15
Takehiro Tomiyasu
Takehiro Tomiyasu could be forced to undergo surgery for a second time in a bid to resolve the knee injury that has ruined his season.
Tomiyasu has played just six minutes for the Gunners this season and the club are now considering various options, including surgery, in a bid to get the defender back to fitness, though no decision has yet been made.
Potential return date: Unknown
Gabriel Jesus
Gabriel Jesus is not expected to play again this season after undergoing surgery on a serious knee injury sustained in January.
Potential return date: Late 2025
