Arsenal is enjoying a strong season on the pitch, sitting atop the Premier League and UEFA Champions League tables and reaching the Carabao Cup semifinals. But things are not all well off the pitch, as Kai Havertz has picked up another injury issue.
Arsenal Star Kai Havertz Picks Up Third Injury Issue in Less Than One Year
Havertz has been a key player for Arsenal since joining from Chelsea. The $65 million signing has featured in midfield and led the attack for Mikel Arteta’s side, but he has not been able to stay on the pitch consistently for nearly a year.
According to the Daily Mail, the Gunners are concerned about the German’s long-term fitness after he suffered a fresh injury. His knee has reportedly flared up since his return, once again limiting his minutes.
The German was sidelined with a hamstring injury in February 2025 and returned to the pitch in mid-May. He then picked up a knee injury in mid-August after playing just 30 minutes in the Premier League clash against Manchester United on opening day and was out of action until late December.
He has since played just 29 minutes across two appearances in January, both coming off the bench. The news will come as a shock for Arteta, who was pleased to have his star player back for the second half of the season.
Arteta admitted the club missed the former Chelsea man and praised the 26-year-old’s fitness, saying:
“Obviously, we missed him a lot. A year is a long time in football, but as you said, the way he’s come back, he looks really fit, really confident. He’s such an intelligent player that straight away he is someone who connects with the players really naturally, and you can tell how much they love him as well, because every time he was in and around the box, everyone was jumping on their seats on the bench. So yeah, we are so happy to have him, he’s going to help us so much, and now we have to keep him fit.”
Gabriel Jesus and Viktor Gyokeres have not impressed up front, and Havertz was expected to be the main option in attack. He is not expected to be sidelined despite the latest setback but will likely be limited to a bench role for the foreseeable future as the club continues to monitor his knee.
