Overview
- Mikel Arteta said Havertz is only a matter of days from returning ahead of today's match against Brighton.
- Havertz rejoined full training on December 23 and was nearly available for the League Cup tie versus Crystal Palace, which Arsenal won on penalties.
- The forward has not played since the opening-day win at Manchester United and underwent right-knee surgery in late August.
- Arsenal face Brighton today and Aston Villa on Tuesday, with Havertz considered a potential option for selection.
- Arteta described Havertz as a player who gives the team a different dimension, as other Germany internationals have also dealt with lengthy injuries this season, including Jamal Musiala, Antonio Rüdiger, Marc-André ter Stegen and Tim Kleindienst.