London, Feb. 14 -- Arsenal have confirmed that forward Kai Havertz has been sidelined for the rest of the season after sustaining a hamstring injury during a training session in Dubai last week.

The club released a statement to confirm that Havertz will undergo surgery in the next few days. After that, he will begin his recovery and rehabilitation programme.

"Subsequent assessments and specialist reviews have confirmed that the injury will require surgery, which will take place in the coming days," Arsenal said in a statement.

"Soon after surgery, Kai will begin his recovery and rehabilitation programme, which is expected to extend into pre-season preparations for next season," the statement added.

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