Arsenal forward Kai Howards is reportedly set to return to action straight away after the international break following his withdrawal from the German national team.
Arsenal It is said to believe that Kai Howards Suitable for face Bournemouth In their next match, though, he withdraws Germany team last week.
An in-form striker pulled out of Julian NagelsmannA problem with his left knee has ruled him out of next Saturday's games against Bosnia-Herzegovina and the Netherlands.
However, his decision not to join up with his country during the international break is considered precautionary and he will reportedly not miss any matches for Arsenal.
The attacker has started eight of the Gunners' nine games this season and has registered four goals and one assist in seven Premier League appearances.
Howard faced criticism for his performance when he was first signed on Michael Artetaside, but since switching to a centre-forward role last season, the player has proved a valuable asset on and off the ball.
News of his injury may have worried the Arsenal boss, who relies on the German as a source of goals and creativity, but Standard game They say the forward's injury is not serious and he could be available straight away after the international break.
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Howards importance at Arsenal
Howards cut short pre-season for the Gunners as a result of his exploits for Germany at Euro 2024, but although his knee injury is an unwelcome development, he could be rested until Arsenal's next match.
There have been suggestions that the forward has been struggling with a knee problem since the end of last campaign and it is commendable that he has still managed to feature and perform well.
Finally, Howards featured in 37 of Arsenal's 38 Premier League matches and played 64 times for club and country throughout the 2023–24 season.
After registering just five direct goal contributions in his first 23 league games with Arsenal, the forward went on to make 20 of his next 21 top-flight fixtures.
Howards holds the record for highest goal scorer Continuous games At the Emirates, he will need to score for the eighth time in a row at home when Arsenal play Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League on October 22.
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An injury-hit Arsenal
The Gunners are undefeated In third place With 17 points and just one point ahead of Liverpool, Arteta will be thankful his star striker avoided serious injury.
However, the injury news is not all positive as Arsenal will still be without Martin Odegaard for their journey to Bournemouth, and Michael Merino, Ben White, Takero Tomiyasu, Oleksandr Zinchenko And Riccardo Calafiori Missed all games this season.
Thomas Party Also willing to stay in London during international break due to an illnessHe could return for his side's match against the Cherries.
With games against title rivals Liverpool and Inter Milan, Newcastle and Chelsea coming up between October 27 and November 10, Arteta will be desperate to avoid injuries to his players like captain Odegaard did. September international break.
If Howard is the only one deemed good enough to earn a place on Arsenal's substitutes bench, then the following Raheem Sterling Or Gabriel Jesus Let's start joining the attacker Bugayo Saka And Gabriel Martinelli.
