By Rune Gjerulff[@runegjerulff](https://www.twitter.com/runegjerulff)
Arsenal forward Kai Havertz was forced off injured in the first half of Germany's UEFA Nations League clash with the Netherlands following a challenge from Crystal Palace midfielder Quinten Timber.
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Germany suffered an injury blow in the first half of their 2026/27 UEFA Nations League opener against the Netherlands, with Kai Havertz forced off after just half an hour.
The Arsenal forward went down following a rash challenge from Netherlands and Crystal Palace midfielder Quinten Timber in the 22nd minute.
After receiving treatment, Havertz attempted to play on but went down again a few minutes later, clutching his hamstring. He was ultimately forced off around the 30-minute mark, with Younes Ebnoutalib coming on to make his debut in his place.
Germany and Arsenal will now hope the injury to the 27-year-old is not serious.
Jürgen Klopp’s side had already been forced to cope without Jamal Musiala, who was replaced by Nadiem Amiri in the starting lineup following a reported muscular injury.