Overview
- Mikel Arteta said Kai Havertz's comeback is "a matter of weeks" and that he still needs a bit more time.
- Arteta noted the 26-year-old suffered a recent rehabilitation setback but now appears to have taken the next step.
- Havertz underwent a small knee procedure early in the season as part of his recovery from injury.
- He has featured only once this Premier League season, making an appearance in the opening match at Manchester United.
- Arteta praised Havertz as an enormous reinforcement for the squad and offered no firm return date in comments before the Brentford match.