Kai Havertz: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Arsenal gets a fresh fitness boost ahead of Champions League game

Arsenal have received a boost ahead of their Champions League clash against Kairat Almaty tomorrow, as Kai Havertz was spotted participating in training with the first team.

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How far has Kai Havertz gone in his rehab?

Kai Havertz has been restricted to the bench in Arsenal’s last two matches as the club manages his workload following his return from a long-term injury.

Real Sociedad News / Caught Offside / January 23

Worrying update surely means Arsenal need to break the bank for forward transfer

Arsenal reportedly have some concerns about Kai Havertz’s long-term fitness in developments that surely mean they need to make another major investment up front.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 12

'We’re all buzzing for him.' Teammate welcomes Arsenal man back

Kai Havertz featured for the final 22 minutes of Arsenal’s 4-1 victory over Portsmouth in the FA Cup, a development that has been warmly welcomed by the club.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / January 10

Will Kai Havertz play for Arsenal against Portsmouth?

Kai Havertz has been included in the Arsenal squad at least once in recent weeks, and the attacker could feature when the Gunners face Portsmouth in the FA Cup this weekend.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / January 7

'He trained this morning again' Arteta delivers fitness update on injured player

Mikel Arteta has provided an update on the fitness of Kai Havertz as the German midfielder edges closer to a return to action. Havertz missed almost the entirety of 2025 due to injury, and Arsenal are taking a cautious approach to ensure his comeback is managed carefully.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 4

Why did Havertz not make the Arsenal squad for the Bournemouth game

Kai Havertz was named on the bench for Arsenal’s final game of 2025 against Aston Villa, although he did not feature during the match. His inclusion alone was a notable step, as the German attacker is keen to leave a difficult year behind and approach 2026 with renewed momentum.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 30

Arsenal man is keen on winning World Cup place despite struggles

Kai Havertz has endured a frustrating year marked by injuries and limited opportunities, having played fewer than ten league games across the whole of 2025.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 26

Why Gyokeres is not an upgrade on Jesus or Havertz

Viktor Gyokeres moved to Arsenal this summer to address their long-standing goalscoring problem, with the Gunners believing he could become one of the finest strikers in the world and fire them to several honours.

Aston Villa News / The Trivela Effect / December 26

‘Not weeks’ – Mikel Arteta drops bombshell Kai Havertz injury news for Arsenal fans

Arsenal star forward Kai Havertz has been out since mid August with a knee injury that required surgery, and while the Gunners are first in the Premier League and pretty clear title favorites at this point, historically, this club has learned to never take an early lead over the likes of Manchester City for granted.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 19

Arsenal star suffers setback that delays his return to action

Kai Havertz has suffered a setback in his efforts to return to full fitness, just days before he was expected to rejoin training. The attacker had been making steady progress in his recovery and was working towards a return to action within the next few weeks.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 15

How close is Kai Havertz to a return to full fitness?

Kai Havertz has been sidelined since the start of the season, and the German attacker is eager to regain full fitness as soon as possible. His absence has been a notable one for Arsenal, even though the squad has continued to evolve in his time away.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / November 19

Arsenal suffers fresh blow on the recovery of key man

Arsenal have suffered a fresh setback in their efforts to bring Kai Havertz back onto the pitch. The German attacker has endured an injury-prone spell in recent months and has been unavailable since making only a brief appearance at the start of the season.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / October 29

What Kai Havertz has just shared on Instagram will be music to the ears of Gooners

It may no longer be months but mere weeks until Kai Havertz makes his long-awaited return from injury. The German forward has been sidelined with a knee issue since late August, leaving Arsenal to cope without him through a demanding early-season run.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / October 13

Chris Waddle doubts Arsenal’s new signing is an upgrade

Arsenal have long felt the absence of a traditional poacher since the departures of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexander Lacazette. While the Gunners adapted by converting Kai Havertz into a striking role following his arrival, they have struggled to translate their attacking potential into silverware.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / September 25

Mikel Arteta gives a new update on the recovery of Havertz

Mikel Arteta has provided an update on Kai Havertz’s recovery process as the German forward continues his spell on the sidelines. Havertz is one of several Arsenal players who have been unavailable since the beginning of the season.

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Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / September 9

Pundit insists Havertz will bench Gyokeres when he is fit

Arsenal’s decision to bring Viktor Gyökeres to the Emirates this summer has been widely interpreted as a statement of intent. One of the underlying reasons for the signing is the club’s belief that Kai Havertz has not provided the level of attacking output expected since leading the line.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / September 4

Mika Biereth says Havertz injury would have given him a chance to play for Arsenal

Mika Biereth was regarded as one of the most promising players in Arsenal’s youth system, yet he was never able to secure a breakthrough into the senior side.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / August 30

Kai Havertz gives new update on his injury

Kai Havertz appears to have confirmed that he has undergone surgery for his injury and has now begun his recovery process. The German international featured in Arsenal’s opening competitive fixture of the season, coming on as a second-half substitute for Viktor Gyokeres.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / August 29

Havertz injury could push Arsenal to sign a new attacker

Arsenal may be forced back into the transfer market after Kai Havertz’s injury reduced their attacking options and left them with only one fully fit striker.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / August 28

Arsenal suffer huge blow with Havertz set for surgery and lengthy spell out

Arsenal have been dealt a significant setback as Kai Havertz is now expected to undergo surgery on his latest injury, which could rule him out for the majority of the season.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / August 20

Kai Havertz’s injury proves to be a decisive blow in Tottenham Hotspur’s summer transfer plans

It is not often that you see a rival club’s player suffering an injury as a serious blow to your campaign but Tottenham Hotspur seem to find themselves in this very weird situation this summer.

Real Sociedad News / Caught Offside / February 13

Paul Merson can’t believe what Arsenal are planning to do now Havertz is out

Kai Havertz’s injury at Arsenal’s Dubai training camp couldn’t have come at a worse time, but former player, Paul Merson, has slammed the club for what they’re planning to do next.

Arsenal FC News / Caught Offside / February 12

Arsenal close to agreeing forward’s contract after Kai Havertz blow

The warm weather training for Arsenal in Dubai arguably hasn’t gone according to plan after a season-ending injury for Kai Havertz was revealed to have occurred.

Arsenal FC News / Caught Offside / February 12

Kai Havertz injury is unfortunate but Arsenal have no one but themselves to blame

It looks like bad news on the Kai Havertz injury front after it first emerged he had a hamstring issue yesterday evening. Havertz now looks set to miss the rest of the season with this injury, with further updates coming this morning as the team return to London from Dubai.