Kai Havertz has been sidelined since the start of the season, and the German attacker is eager to regain full fitness as soon as possible. His absence has been a notable one for Arsenal, even though the squad has continued to evolve in his time away. Both player and club remain focused on ensuring that his recovery is managed carefully and effectively.
Mikel Arteta is patiently waiting for Havertz’s return, despite having several attacking options currently available. Viktor Gyokeres joined the Gunners this season, while Gabriel Jesus has also returned from a long-term injury, providing the manager with depth in forward areas. Even so, Havertz remains a player Arteta values highly, and his eventual comeback is expected to add a different dimension to the team’s attacking setup.
Importance of Havertz to Arteta’s plans
Havertz is regarded as one of the players Arteta trusts and appreciates most within the squad. His versatility, intelligence, and ability to operate across multiple attacking roles make him a valuable option. Arsenal are keen to have him available again, as his presence would increase competition and flexibility during the second half of the campaign.
The attacker himself is equally motivated to return. Beyond his club ambitions, he is aware that his international future is also a factor. A place in Germany’s World Cup squad is at stake, and that provides additional incentive for him to complete his rehabilitation successfully and return to match sharpness as soon as possible.
Recovery progress and potential return date
Although Arsenal have provided very few public updates on his condition, the recovery process is believed to be progressing positively. The club have largely allowed Havertz to focus on rehabilitation without external pressure, prioritising his long-term fitness over short-term gains.
According to Standard Sports, there is growing optimism that the attacker could be back sooner rather than later. The report suggests that he is on schedule to return towards the end of this month or at the start of 2026, assuming there are no setbacks.
Arsenal are expected to remain cautious and avoid rushing him back into action. However, having Havertz available again for the latter stages of the season would be a significant boost. His return could provide fresh energy, tactical variety, and added quality as the Gunners look to maintain momentum and compete strongly across their remaining objectives.
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Arteta still trying to justify blowing £60 million on Havertz and throwing away Aubameyang, Ozil, Xhaka, Partey, 3 full years after signing him and telling fans not to believe anything they see in the pitch… Wait for analytics and stats. Saka grew up carrying Havertz on his shoulders. Nwaneri and the other academy players following behind are being readied to carry the man, while Jesus, Martinelli and Trossard face the exit.
Nonsense
That’s funny, as at times Havertz carried Arsenal and to add to HD’s reply to you, Aubamayang wanted out and Özil downed tools.
I’d keep Jesus he’s better than anyone in our squad who’s in control of the ball and has quick feet. His eye for goal and or the pass in tight areas is of the highest order. Our problem is whether can we manage him well enough. I would like him to see out this season with him in the first elven
100% agreed. His is very sharp in front of goal. Better keep him because he will save the team in critical situations. He alone can draw players with him and liberate the others to score.
The dumbest comment ever.
Does a coach negotiate a players transfer price ?
Was he supposed to flog Partey to agree to the new contract offered ?
Clearly you very ignorant.
this might be the most clown take ive read in years.
“throwing away auba, ozil and xhaka” perennial 5th place finishers…just to become?? title contenders
lmao
He didn’t ‘throw away’ Xkaha or Partey. Xkaha was allowed to leave after staying for another season, and Partey TURNED DOWN a new contact with us.
I’m a big admirer of Havertz. He can fill in the current CF void despite we having Gyokeres & Jesus. He was injured while on vacation in Duba. Will there be Dubai this season? He needs to skip it.
Trouble is after such a long line out, he will have a relapse, Arteta high intensity style of football will ensure that, look at Ben White, out with a hamstring. You do wonder who will go next, dropping like flies at the moment, would love to see a full first fit eleven
My no.1 candidate for the out-door in the summer.
White next.
Can’t afford carrying these crocks on the books for the joy of just doing so.
Havertz is a master at positioning something Gykores is so poor at I mean how do you intend to be found when you are always hiding behind a defender. Havertz with his slickly frame could manipulate his way in front of his Markman inorder to score he had to even grow muscled so as not to be bullied by defenders. He doesn’t hide he runs into spaces unlike Gykores.
Would choose Hartvetz over Gyorkes, but one of the last times I saw Harvetz play a full game for Arsenal was in that F.A. Cup stinker against Manchester United in February.If my memory service well, I think he missed a sitter as well as a penalty in ty shoot out, so I don’t confidently see him as someone who will solve our creative and goal scoring problems.
Right now why can’t we simply be happy Kai will soon be an option. He’s a German International and his goals have sent us top of the table in the past. His presence alone adds another dynamic to our team and VG14 could well benefit having him back – let’s not berate our own player(s), as all have a part to play in getting us over the line. By it I mean we can only work with what [options] we’ve got when ‘earning’ the right to our 14th league title. COYG