Overview

• Arsenal said Havertz required surgery after sustaining a knee injury following the August 17 win at Manchester United.
• The forward has begun a recovery and rehabilitation program after what the club called a successful minor procedure.
• Reporting differs on the layoff, with some outlets conveying Arsenal’s expectation of weeks out and others suggesting a longer absence.
• Havertz will miss the trip to Liverpool, with Bukayo Saka and Martin Ødegaard also unavailable and Gabriel Jesus still recovering from an ACL injury.
• Recent recruit Eberechi Eze is in line to feature after joining from Crystal Palace, with Viktor Gyökeres another attacking option as injuries thin selection.