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Havertz Faces Fresh Knee Setback as Arsenal Limits Minutes

Reports point to strict minutes limits after renewed knee inflammation.

Overview

  • The Daily Mail, as cited by Sportbild and Ran, reports Kai Havertz’s right knee has become inflamed again following his brief January return.
  • Havertz had surgery in August 2025, missed about five months, and came back on January 11 in the FA Cup before a short League Cup semi-final cameo.
  • He has not played since those appearances as Arsenal enforces tight minutes control and load management.
  • The Premier League leaders hope he can still contribute later this season, but no specific timeline has been reported.
  • The recurrence places his Germany World Cup 2026 availability in doubt, and his fitness takes on added weight with Viktor Gyökeres underperforming in league play.