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Arsenal Eye Late-December Comeback for Kai Havertz

The club plan a careful reintroduction with brief substitute outings to reduce relapse risk.

Overview

  • Havertz has been out since the opening match against Manchester United after sustaining a knee injury.
  • Fresh reporting says he is pushing to feature before January after an earlier target slipped due to a minor setback.
  • Hand of Arsenal and other outlets indicate he could be eased in from the bench during the remaining December fixtures against Everton, Crystal Palace, Brighton or Aston Villa.
  • Mikel Arteta values his versatility, and his return would increase tactical options and competition with Viktor Gyokeres, Gabriel Jesus and Mikel Merino.
  • His drive to return is also linked to preserving his prospects with Germany for the next World Cup.