Havertz out of Germany squad with knee injury

Kai Havertz has pulled out of Germany’s squad for their upcoming Nations League matches due to a knee injury.

The Arsenal forward played a full 90 minutes in their comeback win over Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday, netting their first goal.

He became the first player to score in seven consecutive home appearances for the Gunners in all competitions since Robin van Persie between December 2011 and March 2012 (also a run of seven).

Havertz has made a stellar start to the campaign, netting six goals in all competitions so far, also getting one assist.

However, he will not be available to face Bosnia-Herzegovina and the Netherlands due to his injury, and it is not yet clear if it will keep him sidelined for Arsenal after the international break.

“Kai Havertz will miss the upcoming international matches against Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Netherlands due to knee problems,” Germany announced on X.

“National team coach Julian Nagelsmann has nominated Jonathan Burkardt in Havertz’s place. Get well soon Kai.”

Kai Havertz fällt für die anstehenden Länderspiele gegen Bosnien und Herzegowina und die Niederlande aufgrund Kniegelenksbeschwerden aus. Für Havertz nominierte Bundestrainer Julian Nagelsmann Jonathan Burkardt.

Gute Besserung, Kai!
Wir freuen uns auf dich, Jonathan! pic.twitter.com/Odm9vHRVpm

— DFB-Team (@DFB_Team) October 6, 2024