Kai Havertz - knee

Arsenal forward Kai Havertz (26) has been struck by another injury setback, this time involving his knee. The German striker, who had just recovered from a lengthy hamstring injury that sidelined him for 18 games earlier this year, is now being evaluated by club medical staff to assess the severity of this new issue.

This development is particularly troubling as Havertz had only just made his comeback—coming off the bench in Arsenal’s season-opening 1–0 win over Manchester United. He did not participate in a recent open training session, signaling the onset of this fresh setback. The club currently awaits further diagnostics to determine his recovery timeline. (Source: David Ornstein, The Athletic)

Update Wednesday 20 August 2025

There is actually hope the German's absence won't be that long, maybe less than three months. (Source: The Independent)

Update Friday 17 October 2025

🎙️|Mikel Arteta: “Kai is very difficult, there’s still a lot to do in his rehab. He’s really pushing it. We know Kai and that’s why we love him so much, but we have to wait and see.

“I think we are doing really good work with him again. He wants to break every timeline I’m sure, but that’s why we have to protect him and make sure that when he comes back, he comes back long term.” (Source: Arsenal)

Update Tuesday 18 November 2025

🎙️|Julian Nagelsmann: “Kai Havertz had a minor relapse on his injury, but overall he’s doing well. He is expected to return towards the end of the year.” (Source: Arsenal Insider)

Update Tuesday 25 November 2025

🎙️|Mikel Arteta: "Really good, both of them [Gyökeres and Havertz] . In the next few days, they're going to have a repeat scan to see how everything is and where we can push them for the weekend." Source: Arsenal)

Update Tuesday 2 December 2025

“Yeah, so he was doing everything, he could not go to the next level. We are all desperate to have him.He’s a player I love so much for what he brings to the team. I see him suffer. I think it’s going to be a massive boost for the team (when he’s back).” (Source: Arsenal)

Update Thursday 18 December 2025

Arsenal forward Kai Havertz is set to be sidelined until early to mid-January following the setback he suffered last month in his rehab from minor knee surgery. (Source: Isaan Khan, Daily Mail)

Update Friday 19 December 2025

🎙️|Mikel Arteta: “'I don't want to say [when he will return] because I think in the last part of rehab, we need to be cautious. I will have to be firm every step of the way to make sure when he is back, he is back for the long-term.” (Source: Arsenal)