Arsenal investigate social media posts sent to Kai Havertz’s pregnant wife | Arsenal

Arsenal are investigating social media posts despatched to Kai Havertz’s spouse amid the membership’s FA Cup third-round defeat by Manchester United.

Havertz missed a penalty in Arsenal’s shootout defeat on the Emirates earlier than his spouse, Sophia, who’s anticipating her first youngster with the Germany worldwide, reposted two abhorrent messages she had obtained on Instagram. She described one message as “stunning” and urged her 540,000 followers to be “extra respectful”.

The information expertise firm Signify is known to have been tasked by Arsenal with figuring out the id of the abusers. The investigation might then allow the membership to report the perpetrators to the police and the accounts can be flagged as much as Instagram. PA Media understands Instagram has eliminated the abusive content material for violating its insurance policies.

Havertz is ready to be again within the highlight on Wednesday when Arsenal host Tottenham. Earlier than his penalty miss the 25-year-old did not convert two good probabilities to settle the tie.