Overview

• The DFB’s Rudi Völler confirmed Havertz will miss next month’s World Cup qualifiers.
• Havertz suffered the knee problem in the Premier League opener at Manchester United and then missed Arsenal’s first home match against Leeds.
• Völler said the treatment plan remains undecided, with surgery still a possibility.
• Mikel Arteta noted that additional tests are required before any timeline for a return can be set.
• Arsenal added Eberechi Eze to bolster attacking options while Havertz is out and Gabriel Jesus continues his ACL recovery.