Havertz's Nightmare

Arsenal are expressing concern over the injury situation of striker Kai Havertz.

Havertz is not yet ready to return to playing.

According to the Daily Mail , the German striker's knee continues to be a problem and he is not yet ready to return to playing. The Arsenal coaching staff are forced to closely monitor the 26-year-old's playing time to avoid risks that could affect the remainder of the season.

Havertz suffered a knee injury in the opening match of the 2025/26 season against Manchester United on August 17, 2025. This injury required surgery just a week later. Since then, the former Chelsea star has not started a single game for Arsenal.

According to reports from the British media, Havertz was scheduled to make a comeback in November 2025. However, during the final training sessions, the German international encountered a new problem.

Sources indicate that Havertz suffered ligament damage in the same knee that sustained the injury at Old Trafford. This is considered a shock to the player personally and has forced Arsenal to return him to an intensive rehabilitation program.

Kai Havertz is struggling with injuries. Photo: Reuters .

Late last month, Arsenal posted images of Havertz training in the gym and on the pitch, offering optimistic signs to fans. However, Havertz's recovery process has not yet yielded positive results.

The German forward is reportedly pushing himself to return to the pitch as soon as possible, but Arsenal's medical team is being cautious. In fact, in recent weeks, Havertz's knee has worsened, forcing the club to adjust his playing plans.

After making his first appearance in the win against Aston Villa on December 30, 2025, Havertz missed the next two Premier League matches against Bournemouth and Liverpool. Since then, he has only played 21 minutes in the FA Cup match against Portsmouth and 8 minutes in the first leg of the League Cup semi-final victory against Chelsea.

On January 21st, Havertz was on the bench for the entire match against Inter Milan in the Champions League. Arsenal's internal staff acknowledge that bringing the striker back to the pitch is a significant risk.

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