It has been a tentative return and Arsenal are clearly taking great care with a player who has effectively missed a year of football

The Premier League leaders have barely been able to call on the German.

Arsenal have been left concerned over the long-term fitness of Kai Havertz after the striker sustained a setback in his recovery from a knee injury. The Germany international sustained the issue against Manchester United in August and has not started for the club since.

Kai Havertz hasn't featured in Arsenal's last two matches after making a couple of cameo appearances earlier this month, and it's emerged why medical staff are being so careful

Scoring goals continues to prove challenging despite a variety of options being at Mikel Arteta’s disposal.

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Kai Havertz made his return from injury just in time as Arsenal face a demanding run of four away matches across four competitions in 10 days.

Kai Havertz, 26, is struggling to regain his rhythm at Arsenal. The 2025 season has been hampered by injuries, and his return to the pitch remains a gradual process.

It may no longer be months but mere weeks until Kai Havertz makes his long-awaited return from injury. The German forward has been sidelined with a knee issue since late August, leaving Arsenal to cope without him through a demanding early-season run.

Kai Havertz’s knee issue flared up again in recent weeks, and plans to give him minutes in Arsenal’s coming games will double as a chance to assess his fitness.Photo via Arsenal on TwitterIsaan