Havertz Sent Home by Germany with Hamstring Injury

Arsenal's centre-forward is heading back to London early after pulling up on international duty in Amsterdam.

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What happened. Kai Havertz picked up a hamstring injury during Germany's 1-1 Nations League draw with the Netherlands in Amsterdam on Thursday. Germany confirmed the Arsenal centre-forward suffered a muscle strain and has released him from the squad.

• Germany's statement described the problem as a muscle strain.
• Jamal Musiala was also mentioned alongside Havertz in the Germany news.
• Havertz now returns to Arsenal for assessment.

“muscle strain”

— Germany

Arsenal will assess the severity of the strain, with Havertz's availability for upcoming fixtures now in doubt.

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