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 are hopeful of a double injury boost well before the end of the season, by having both Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli back in the fold for the run-in.

Arsenal are set to be without injured wingers Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka until April, according to a report.Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty ImagesJohn Cross reports for the Mirror that Mikel