Mikel Arteta on Kai Havertz: “Kai Havertz is still weeks away.”“We are all desperate to have him. I mean it is a player that, personally, I love so much for what he brings to the team – his character, his personality. I see him suffer, being outside.”
His playing record, he’s phenomenal, he’s been always available and I can’t wait to have him back around the team playing now because I think it’s going to be a massive push for the team.”
The German International has been out since picking up a knee injury against Manchester United back in August.The Spaniard also gave an update on Brazilian defender Gabriel: “Gabriel Magalhães is doing very well, but it will take weeks to see him back”.
The 27-year-old picked up a muscular injury in a Friendly against Senegal last month.
The 27-year-old picked up a muscular injury in a Friendly against Senegal last month.
Arteta on Saliba’s injuries: “The ankle one, it was a really random and very unlucky action that kept him out for a few weeks. He was uncomfortable, and he had to stay away, and this one as well, very bizarre, but hopefully will be a matter of days.”
Belgian forward Leandro Trossard should also be back in a “matter of days.” The 30-year-old has had a solid start to the 2025/26 campaign, scoring 5 and providing 5 assists in 16 matches.
Mikel Arteta on Arsenal’s injuries: “This season has been the worst in some areas, especially in the front line, and now what’s happening with the back line. But yeah, we learned and we were able to put that together, a squad that is much more reliable and has more options.
“We learned from the past as well that we have to use players in different positions, and they have to be able to fulfill different roles if we want to compete at this level.“
