Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes the accumulation of long-term injuries experienced by some clubs is an “accident waiting to happen” because of the increased demands on players in a busy soccer calendar.

Arsenal have confirmed Kai Havertz will miss the rest of the season after injuring his hamstring while training in Dubai; Gunners are already without Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli

Since then, Arsenal had gone on their mid-season break to recharge, but they were hit by news that forward Kai Havertz has suffered a season-ending hamstring injury – adding to their woes after the club failed to sign an attacking option in the January transfer window.