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.