Havertz to leave Germany camp with hamstring issue, return to Arsenal
The Arsenal forward will depart Germany's squad after a first-half hamstring issue in the Nations League draw with the Netherlands, with early optimism the problem is not serious.
Kai Havertz will leave Germany’s national team camp and return to Arsenal for assessment after sustaining a hamstring problem in the first half of their Nations League draw with the Netherlands. The update emerged on Friday morning, with David Ornstein reporting there is optimism the issue is not serious.
The 27-year-old forward picked up the problem during the opening 45 minutes of the match and is being withdrawn from international duty to begin recovery under his club’s care. The report adds that Havertz is set to head back to his club so medical staff can determine the extent of the issue.
Early indications suggest a minor setback rather than a significant lay-off, but that will only be confirmed once checks are completed. Hamstring complaints commonly prompt precautionary withdrawals, and Arsenal’s assessment will shape any return-to-training plan.
Leaving the national team is not a diagnosis in itself, and neither Germany nor Arsenal have provided a detailed prognosis. It is understood from the same reporting that Havertz will continue his recovery with the club while further evaluation takes place.
No timeframe has been disclosed for his availability, and there is no confirmation on whether additional scans will be required. The decision to bring him back from the international camp reflects a cautious approach while the extent of the strain is clarified.
The Nations League fixture ended level, and the injury arising in the first half has prompted an early end to Havertz’s international window as he prioritises treatment and monitoring at club level.