Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta hasn’t ruled out Kai Havertz returning from injury in a matter, “weeks” rather than “months”, even if that scenario still isn’t considered likely.
According to Arteta, Havertz is “a different specimen” who may defy expectation in his recovery.
The German attacker missed a crucial chunk of last season that left the Gunners short up front because of a hamstring problem. Frustratingly, he suffered a knee injury a few days after the opening game of 2025–26 that has ruled him out since.
Havertz is not currently expected back before late November, but Arteta suggests nothing is firm.
“With Kai, we know that it will be months with him. I don’t know if it can be weeks, you never know because this is Kai and he’s a different specimen,” the boss told reporters.
“We really miss him. Hopefully, he will be back, and back for the long term as well, so it is very important to look after that knee. So far, he’s progressing pretty well.”
