Kai Havertz, Mikel Arteta
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Arsenal fans have reacted to news about striker Kai Havertz given by manager Mikel Arteta in his press conference.
Havertz' injury is compounded by the fact that fellow Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino will miss an extended period due to a foot injury.
Jurriën Timber praised Kai Havertz's impact since returning from injury after the German's goal sealed Arsenal's progression to the Carabao Cup final.
Arsenal forward Kai Havertz has picked up a muscle injury and is set for another spell on the sidelines. The Germany attacker will miss Thursday's Premier League match at Brentford and is likely to miss the FA Cup game against Wigan on Sunday.
Arsenal forward Kai Havertz is set for another spell on the sidelines after picking up an injury. The Germany international has missed most of the 2025-26 season so far with various fitness issues, and is now expected to sit out several further matches,
The Gunners were already sweating over Bukayo Saka, Martin Ødegaard and Leandro Trossard.
The boss has revealed who will be available for Wednesday's clash with Wolves and who might be back for Sunday's derby
This season, the German has played 61% of his minutes as an attacking midfielder or a midfielder. With Viktor Gyökeres signed and Gabriel Jesus also recovered after a lengthy lay-off, Havertz is seemingly no longer required as often at the point of the attack.
There may be some good news on the horizon for Arsenal as they navigate a growing injury crisis amid their bid for titles on four different fronts. Riccardo Calafiori and Ben White are in contention to play in Wednesday's Premier League match against Wolverhampton Wanderers,
The Gunners have consistently battled fitness problems to key players all season.