Overview

• Arsenal announced on Thursday that Kai Havertz had a successful minor surgical procedure on his knee and will begin rehabilitation immediately.
• The club said the injury was sustained after the August 17 game against Manchester United following specialist reviews that recommended surgery.
• Standard Sport reports hopes of a return in weeks rather than months, while separate reporting carried by Just Arsenal cites The Athletic in suggesting a longer layoff, leaving the timeline uncertain.
• Havertz’s knee issue follows a hamstring tear that kept him out for much of the second half of last season before his recent return to action.
• Mikel Arteta is set to provide an update on the squad’s fitness on Friday ahead of Arsenal’s weekend match against Liverpool.