Arsenal's leading scorer, and one of the last remaining attacking options available to Mikel Arteta, has suffered a hamstring injury and is out for the rest of the season.

An Arsenal statement read: “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.

Julian Nagelsmann and Germany’s worst fears have been thrust into reality this afternoon with conformation that Arsenal striker Kai Havertz will be out for the rest of the season, Sky