Arsenal: Kai Havertz injury latest as Mikel Arteta reveals new eight-man update

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-10-09 · by Matt Verri

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta provided an update on the team’s injury status ahead of their match against Leeds, noting that Kai Havertz is unlikely to play due to a recent hamstring injury but is not facing a significant setback. Meanwhile, defender Max Konsa has returned to training and could be available, while Declan Rice is expected to recover in time for the game. The team also anticipates the return of Ben White from a groin issue and may see the debut of Cristhian Mosquera or Piero Hincapie after their extended absences. Tzolis, however, will miss several weeks due to a muscle injury.
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Mikel Arteta, Arsenal's manager, provided an update on player injuries and fitness ahead of upcoming matches. Kai Havertz might miss Saturday’s game against Leeds United, but Max Konsa is available after returning to training two weeks ago despite not participating in Thursday's session. Meanwhile, Ben White has recovered from a groin injury, making him ready for the match. Cristhian Mosquera and Piero Hincapie are also fit but haven't played since August due to limited roles earlier this season. Arteta is hopeful that England midfielder Declan Rice will recover in time for the Leeds game after being withdrawn from international duty during the recent break.

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Matt Verri
62 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction
🔮 He returned to the club a fortnight ago for further assessment and while he has avoided a significant injury, the match against Leeds could come too soon.
🔮 For once, it might be a case of less is more for Rice, managing him carefully now to get the benefits later in the season.
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🔮 As it stands, it looks likely that Gyokeres will lead the line when Arsenal host Leeds on Saturday, an opponent he scored three times against last season.
🔮 Mikel Arteta can follow in Sir Alex Ferguson's footsteps with Arsenal dynasty now the aim Mikel Arteta has delivered on his “five-phase plan”, but a huge new contract brings even bigger targets to tick off Questions on the opposition will be met with praise.
🔮 The Spaniard's previous deal was set to expire at the end of this season, though he and the club have been relaxed about the situation.
2026-10-07 · assertive framing · Arsenal announce new Mikel Arteta contract extension
🔮 The upcoming run of fixtures will be a test of the attacking depth and determine how much added scrutiny the club's summer business gets put under. These matches might also influence just how important the January window becomes.
🔮 Suwarso did not deny that and made it clear that Fabregas, who is also a Como minority shareholder, will be allowed to take the next step in his career whenever he decides.
🔮 He is being treated by the club's medical staff and the feeling is that Havertz will not face a lengthy spell on the sidelines, with any absence likely to last weeks rather than months.
🔮 A big rebuilding project would likely have required Arsenal to find a temporary home elsewhere and that has been ruled out, particularly with Mikel Arteta's side eyeing a dominant era of success.
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Ben White is available after recovering from a groin issue, while Cristhian Mosquera is in contention to make his first appearance since August and Piero Hincapie is pushing for inclusion after a limited role at the start of the season.
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🔮 He returned to the club a fortnight ago for further assessment and while he has avoided a significant injury, the match against Leeds could come too soon.

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He returned to the club a fortnight ago for further assessment and while he has avoided a significant injury, the match against Leeds could come too soon. uncertain
match → return → Leeds
Konsa has been back at Arsenal this week, though there was no sign of him in footage put out by the club of Thursday's training session. asserted
Konsa → be → session
“We had good communication with the England camp,” Arteta said. asserted
Arteta → have → camp
Ezri and Kai we will see tomorrow." asserted
we → see → Ezri
Arsenal could opt to be cautious with the fitness of Konsa, considering they are set to be boosted by the return of other key players in defence. uncertain
they → opt → defence
Ben White is available after recovering from a groin issue, while Cristhian Mosquera is in contention to make his first appearance since August and Piero Hincapie is pushing for inclusion after a limited role at the start of the season. asserted
Hincapie → recover → season
"Both available [Mosquera and Hincapie]” Arteta revealed. asserted
Arteta → reveal → ?
“We decided not to use them in the Brighton game but they are available. asserted
they → decide → game
The Gunners boss is also hopeful Declan Rice will be fit to face Leeds after withdrawing from the England squad for their Nations League quadruple-header during the international break. asserted
Rice → face → break
"We have to manage him because he's had a few issues since he came back from the World Cup,” Arteta revealed. asserted
Arteta → have → Cup
The winger has started all five Premier League matches this season but he now faces a spell on the sidelines with a hamstring injury. asserted
he → start → injury
Read More Reports in Greece suggested that Tzolis could be out for around three weeks, and Arteta revealed that is expected to be the case. uncertain
that → read → weeks
“He has a muscle injury,” the Arsenal boss added. asserted
boss → have → injury
“He's going to be out for a few weeks. asserted
He → go → weeks
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