Havertz tore his hamstring when blocking a shot in training in Dubai and Arsenal have confirmed he will not return until next season. The striker has confirmed he underwent a successful operation on Saturday, as he targets a return to fitness in the summer.

Arsenal suffered yet another hamstring injury when Gabriel Martinelli was injured against Newcastle on February 5. He departed during the first half of action at St James' Park and, like Saka, Arsenal are hopeful he returns following the next international break in late March.

Arsenal have lost another player to a surgery after Mikel Arteta hit for third season running by Takehiro Tomiyasu's absence as title blows trace back three years

Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice are amongst a host of Arsenal players reacting to an update from Reiss Nelson after an injury update.

Arsenal have been without a host of attacking options for the second-half of the season but the Gunners injury crisis has shown some early signs of easing as the title race intensifies

Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has shared an emotional message as he continues his recovery from a hamstring tear. The injury, sustained during a match against Crystal Palace in December, required surgery and has sidelined him for a minimum of three months.

Saka has stepped up his recovery in recent days, but a report from The Sun claims he’s ‘set to miss a further eight weeks’ in a ‘devastating blow’ for Arsenal, who have also learned the ‘extent’ of Martinelli’s ‘injury’.

Any Arsenal hopes that Bukayo Saka may return ahead of schedule to compensate for the loss of Kai Havertz were doused as fresh details of his potential return date last night.

Arsenal are hoping to have both Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli back from injury after the next international break.

Arsenal's season has been blighted by an injury crisis but Mikel Arteta has received some hugely encouraging news regarding star forwards Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli