Kai Havertz injury blow hands Arsenal worst-possible start to international break
Kai Havertz was injured against the Netherlands(Image: NICOLAS TUCAT, AFP via Getty Images)
Kai Havertz has sparked concern among Arsenal fans after being forced off the pitch early during Germany's Nations League clash with the Netherlands.
The Gunners forward was selected to start by Jurgen Klopp as his nation travelled to the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam.
However, his participation was cut short after just 30 minutes, when Quinten Timber - the brother of Havertz's Arsenal teammate, Jurrien - clashed with him in a late challenge.
Havertz remained grounded and was attended to by Germany's medical staff before being withdrawn for Younes Ebnoutalib.
Arsenal will be hoping that Havertz has avoided a significant injury. Not only did he contribute to Arsenal's Premier League triumph last season and also found the net in the Champions League final loss to Paris Saint-Germain.
Since his arrival from Chelsea, Havertz has registered 39 goals across 118 appearances in all competitions. The 27-year-old has additionally scored 25 goals in 63 caps for his country.
Klopp will also be hoping that Havertz hasn't sustained a serious injury, though the former Liverpool manager has selected an unconventionally large squad for the three-week international window, providing him with numerous alternatives.
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Half of the squad is scheduled to feature in the opening two fixtures against the Netherlands and Greece, while the remaining half will face Serbia, alongside a second encounter with Greece.
Outlining that strategy, he said: "We've got a few guys here who will surprise you, but we see something in the guys and want to be there for their development. Lots of talent has caught our eye - so much that some aren't even included."
Havertz wasn't the only Premier League forward left with a significant worry during Thursday's meeting. Sunderland's Brian Brobbey was also caught up in a collision with Jonathan Tah at the halfway line and instantly called for a substitution.
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The 24-year-old earned his place in the Dutch squad following an encouraging beginning to the new season. His latest appearance witnessed him net a spectacular hat-trick against Manchester City at the Etihad.
Controversy erupted immediately following that incident, with Germany appearing ready to halt proceedings so that Brobbey could receive medical attention.
And with play disrupted, the visiting team then broke through the Netherlands' defence and netted their opening goal via Felix Nmecha, which sparked a heated confrontation between both sets of players.
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