Home / Sports / Arteta's Arsenal Boost: Key Players Nearing Return
Arteta's Arsenal Boost: Key Players Nearing Return
10 Oct
Summary
- Havertz and Konsa could be available for Saturday's match.
- Tzolis faces several weeks out with a muscle injury.
- Rice's fitness is being managed after minor issues.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has provided a positive update regarding the fitness of Kai Havertz and Ezri Konsa. Both players are hopeful of being available for Saturday's Premier League fixture against Leeds United, following injury concerns that emerged during the recent international break. Havertz returned early from duty with Germany after sustaining a muscular issue, while Konsa dealt with prior problems with England.
In contrast, Christos Tzolis will be sidelined for several weeks due to a muscle injury. Arteta also detailed the club's strategy for Declan Rice, who missed the entire international period as his fitness is being managed after a series of minor setbacks. The manager emphasized the need for careful management of Rice's workload.
Meanwhile, defenders Ben White, Piero Hincapie, and Cristhian Mosquera have all returned to full training and are available for selection. White had been sidelined with a groin problem, while Hincapie and Mosquera have also recovered. Teenage midfielder Max Dowman, 16, is also available after participating in England's under-19 matches.
