Arsenal appeared set to finish the campaign without several key players due to injury, however one of those sidelined stars has now returned ahead of the penultimate game of the season. Kai Havertz was expected to miss the remainder of the campaign after undergoing surgery to repair a torn hamstring in February. In recent weeks, there had been suggestions of a potential early return, with Mikel Arteta even confirming the possibility. On Wednesday, the strongest indication yet arrived as the German was spotted taking part in first team training.
As reported by Football London, Havertz returned during an open training session at the Emirates Stadium, much to the delight of those in attendance. He has come back after three months out, although he remained a regular presence at major home matches during his recovery. His return is timely given that stand-in forward Mikel Merino will be suspended (after receiving a red card in the Liverpool game) for the clash against Newcastle. However, it remains to be seen whether Havertz is fit enough to start.

Rice and Trossard also back in training
Joining Havertz in the session were Declan Rice and Leandro Trossard, both of whom had also been injury doubts. Rice missed Arsenal’s last outing due to a suspected hamstring issue sustained in Paris a week earlier. Although the injury was not thought to be serious, it was initially believed that the England international would not feature again this season. His full participation in first team training has since dispelled those concerns.
Another positive surprise was the involvement of Leandro Trossard, who had been taken off during the match against Liverpool with what appeared to be a serious hamstring injury. His early withdrawal looked to have ended his campaign, however his presence in full training now points towards a potential return before the season concludes.
Gunners handed timely boost in push for second
The return of this influential trio will provide a significant boost to Arsenal’s hopes of finishing as runners-up. With a crucial fixture looming against third-placed Newcastle, a win would mathematically secure second place for the Gunners. The potential involvement of one, two or even all three players will dramatically enhance Arsenal’s prospects of claiming victory and sealing a strong end to the season.
Happy with that news Gooners?
BENJAMIN KENNETH
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Great news!
Rice, Havertz and Trossard were in the Arsenal starting line up all three times we beat you (so far) this season.
Great news !
We only need a point against a team who has to win at the Emirates
Something you managed in the League…….once lol
Good for your club, where are you in the PL table?
Amazing gall you have, to look up and mock clubs above you.
See you in the CL next year, or not; best of luck to you.
We’re THIRD – which means we’re in the CL spots but with zero chance of a title – bit like the club in 2nd.
So what are you boasting about then ?
Bring below us ?
AI, will you come back on here Sunday night if you Barcodes lose ?
Certainly will!
I’m an all weather fan.
It’ll definitely make things exciting
Newcastle 66
Chelsea 66
Villa 66
Forest 65
Fair play AI.
Congratulations on winning the League Cup, your first trophy in 56 years.
Do you have much of an injry list, Al?
Suddenly I’m looking forward to this game!
The prospect of watching Arsenal play Newcastle without Rice and Merino was anything but appealing.
And to add the sweetener of a possible Havertz appearance at some stage makes it even more appealing.
Our troubles are over, with the return of the goal machine that’s Kyle Havertz, what can possibly go wrong. 😂🤣👍
Kai, Derek, Kai
We all know KAI is not a fox in the box, but he ain’t bad either 🙂
SueP,
Thanks for the spelling correction. I must have been thinking of Jeremy Kyle, what a horrible thought by the way.😂🤣.
And here’s your early weekend🍷 G&T while I’m at it. Down the hatch as they say. 👍😉
Great news, i love to be here, our trobles is over. Waiting for next season.