Havertz hamstring blow opens door for Gyokeres, Merino or Tyjon
- Source
- football.londonLocal press
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- football.london@trinitymirror.com (Tom Canton)
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Key points
- Kai Havertz faces spell on sidelines with suspected hamstring injury after strong start with three goals in four matches
- Viktor Gyokeres, who scored 21 goals last season, has started just two Premier League games this term and lacks a goal
- Igor Tyjon, summer signing from Blackburn, could get League Cup chance if he impresses for the under-21s
Summary
Kai Havertz's suspected hamstring injury leaves Mikel Arteta searching for a replacement ahead of the Leeds United clash. The German had finally linked up with Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka after all three spent extended periods sidelined last season.
Arteta has three options: Viktor Gyokeres, who was Arsenal's top scorer with 21 goals last season but has struggled for starts; Mikel Merino, who has a strong record playing centre-forward with 10 goals and six assists in 23 appearances; or summer signing Igor Tyjon, the 18-year-old from Blackburn who could feature in the League Cup.
Original headline
New forgotten summer signing among three Arsenal options to replace injured Kai Havertz
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