Arsenal’s Premier League title ambitions have hit another potential setback after Kai Havertz suffered an injury scare during the team’s warm-weather training camp in Dubai. The 25-year-old forward is set to undergo assessment in the coming days to determine his availability for Arsenal’s crucial clash against Leicester City on Saturday.

While specifics about the severity of Havertz’s injury remain unclear, his potential absence would compound Mikel Arteta’s selection headaches. The Gunners failed to strengthen their attacking options during the January transfer window, leaving them vulnerable as injuries pile up.

Havertz had been expected to spearhead Arsenal’s attack for the remainder of the season, with Arteta even suggesting the German international might need to feature in every match. However, this latest setback threatens to disrupt those plans.

Arsenal’s attacking depth has already been severely tested. Gabriel Jesus is ruled out for the season after sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament injury last month, while Bukayo Saka has been sidelined since December. There is some optimism that Saka, who traveled with the squad to Dubai, could return to action next month, but Havertz’s situation adds further uncertainty to Arteta’s preparations.

As Arsenal aim to stay in the title race, the fitness of key players like Havertz will be critical. Fans will be anxiously awaiting updates on his condition ahead of Saturday’s match.