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Kai Havertz Injury Update: How Much Time Could the Arsenal Forward Miss?

Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports

German International and Arsenal striker Kai Havertz sustained a knee injury in their PL 2025/26 opener against Manchester United. With the season just beginning, Haverts and Mikel Artera suffer an early blow to their campaign with an attacking option cut.

Havertz underwent a successful minor surgical procedure on his knee on August 28, 2025. Amid the absence, fans and analysts have raised concerns about the recovery period given to Havertz’s recent injury problems.

Injury update: Kai Havertz
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 28, 2025

Expected Recovery Timeline for Havertz

While Arsenal have not provided a definitive return date, multiple sources indicate that the absence is expected to last weeks rather than months, with some reports suggesting a potential return by late October 2025. The club has confirmed that Havertz will begin his recovery and rehabilitation program soon, with the focus on returning him to full fitness as quickly as possible.

Matches Havertz Is Likely to Miss

Games Likely Missed:

Liverpool (A) – August 31, 2025 (Premier League)
Nottingham Forest (H) – September 13, 2025 (Premier League)
Champions League Matchday 1 – September 16-18, 2025.
Manchester City (H) – September 21, 2025 (Premier League)
Port Vale (A) – September 24, 2025 (EFL Cup)
Newcastle United (A) – September 28, 2025 (Premier League)
Champions League Matchday 2 – September 30-October 1, 2025.

For more updates, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is expected to provide further details during his press conference ahead of the Liverpool match on August 31, 2025.

🚨 Kai Havertz will undergo surgery on his knee issue but the Arsenal forward is expected only to miss a single-digit number of weeks as he recovers. ❌🏥 [@David_Ornstein] pic.twitter.com/cZPgwgFBjj
— DailyAFC (@DailyAFC) August 28, 2025

Arsenal’s depth, recent signings, and tactical flexibility under Arteta provide options to navigate this period without Havertz. With Viktor Gyokeres and Mikel Merino available at the position, Arteta will also be helped by their latest signing, Eberechi Eze in the middle.

Gyokeres has already shown promise with his physicality, goal-scoring instincts, and ability to hold up play. Arteta is likely to build the attack around Gyokeres, with players like Eze and Leandro Trossard providing support from deeper or wider positions.

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