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Arsenal's Havertz Sidelined with Knee Injury, Fitness Concerns Mount
22 Aug
Summary
- Kai Havertz suffers knee injury, expected to miss 6-8 weeks
- Arsenal waiting on test results to determine full extent of injury
- Multiple other Arsenal players also dealing with fitness issues

As of August 22nd, 2025, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has revealed that midfielder Kai Havertz has suffered a knee injury and will be spending time on the sidelines. Havertz picked up the injury during his substitute appearance in last weekend's match against Manchester United.
While initial fears of a season-ending ACL rupture have been played down, Arteta has stated that Havertz is nevertheless expected to be ruled out for a sustained period, with suggestions of a two-month absence rather than the remainder of the campaign. The club is still awaiting the results of further tests to establish the full extent of the problem.
Arteta was reluctant to provide specifics on Havertz's injury, saying, "We don't really know the extent of it. We need a bit more time and some more tests and after that we will have some more clarity." The manager also admitted that he would "love to have him available" for this weekend's match against Leeds United, but it is clear the German international will be sidelined for the foreseeable future.
Alongside the Havertz injury, Arsenal is also dealing with fitness concerns for several other players. Christian Nørgaard will not be in the squad for the Leeds game, while the availability of Ben White and Jurrien Timber remains uncertain as the club looks to manage their respective loads.