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Arsenal handed timely reminder from 'one of the best strikers in Europe' after Kai Havertz injury update

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Deniran-Alleyne, T. (2026, September 27). Arsenal handed timely reminder from 'one of the best strikers in Europe' after Kai Havertz injury update. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-fc-havertz-injury-gyokeres-b1298558.html

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The German Football Association (DFB) announced that Kai Havertz has a muscle strain and will miss upcoming matches against Greece and Serbia due to injury. Meanwhile, Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres recently scored for Sweden in a Nations League match against Romania, potentially signaling a return to form after a goalless start to the season with Arsenal. Gyokeres was praised by Ukraine’s coach Serhiy Rebrov as one of the best strikers in Europe following his hat-trick performance earlier this year that helped Sweden qualify for the World Cup. With Alexander Isak also out, Gyokeres is expected to play a more significant role for Sweden during their upcoming Nations League matches.

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Kai Havertz suffered an injury during Arsenal's recent game, leading to concerns about his availability for upcoming matches. Around 24 hours later, Viktor Gyokeres, who plays for both Arsenal and Sweden, scored a crucial goal in Sweden’s Nations League match against Romania. The German Football Association (DFB) has announced that Havertz has a "muscle strain" and will miss the next two Nations League matches against Greece and Serbia.

Gyokeres, who has yet to score in his five appearances for Arsenal this season across all competitions, might now be gaining momentum after scoring recently. This could be timely as it comes ahead of an upcoming match with Leeds on October 10th. Gyokeres' previous form suggests that international play could boost his performance, as he scored crucial goals in Sweden’s World Cup qualifiers earlier this year. The coach of Ukraine, Serhiy Rebrov, even praised Gyokeres for his hat-trick in a playoff semi-final match, calling him one of the best strikers in Europe.

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The German Football Association (DFB) have stated the forward has suffered a “muscle strain”, causing him to miss the upcoming Nations League double-header with Greece and the Serbia showdown on October 1. asserted

him → state → October

However, could Gyokeres be returning to form, thus potentially providing a solution ahead of the Leeds game on October 10? uncertain

Gyokeres → return → October

Gyokeres is yet to get off the mark in five appearances across all competitions for Arsenal this season, but he did score what proved to be the winner for Sweden in their Nations League clash with Romania around 24 hours after Havertz suffered an injury scare. asserted

Havertz → get → scare

History suggests a good international break is just what Gyokeres needs to rediscover his form. uncertain

Gyokeres → suggest → form

As recently as March, he scored the goals that fired Sweden to the World Cup and was praised by Ukraine head coach Serhiy Rebrov after scoring a play-off semi-final hat-trick. asserted

that → score → trick

“I believed in my team throughout the match,” Rebrov said. asserted

Rebrov → believe → match

“We did everything we could and had chances to score, but their early goal hurt us, just as it did in the second half. uncertain

it → do → half

We finished the match well, but it wasn’t enough. asserted

it → finish → match

“Viktor Gyokeres made the difference tonight. asserted

Gyokeres → make → difference

He showed his quality and proved he’s one of the best strikers in Europe.” asserted

he → show → Europe

Gyokeres would return to Arsenal and score five goals in the next eight matches, helping Arteta’s side clinch the Premier League title and reach the Champions League final. asserted

side → return → League

Following the withdrawal of Alexander Isak, Gyokeres is now set for a more prominent role in the Sweden team for the upcoming Nations League matches against Poland, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Romania over the remainder of the extended international break. asserted

Gyokeres → follow → break

Arsenal handed timely reminder from 'one of the best strikers in Europe' after Kai Havertz injury update

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