Overview
- Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann said Kai Havertz has had a minor relapse in his knee rehabilitation but is doing well and must regain club rhythm.
- Havertz has not played since suffering a post–Manchester United training injury early in the season and underwent surgery with no firm return date set.
- In October, Mikel Arteta said Havertz would be out for months and stressed the need to protect the player’s knee for a sustained return.
- Arsenal are managing further absences with Martin Ødegaard and Noni Madueke sidelined and Gabriel facing scans on a right thigh issue that could mean up to two months out, according to The Athletic.
- Despite the mounting injuries, Arsenal lead the Premier League and are next scheduled to face Tottenham in the north London derby on Sunday.