Arsenal confirm devastating injury blow Mikel Arteta really didn’t need
Arsenal confirmed that Kai Havertz had undergone a minor surgery after undergoing a knee injury during their opening of the season at Manchester United.
The news of the German issue broke out last week, which led to the Gunners diverting Tottenham’s decision to sign Ebelechi Eze. Despite the decision to provide a “replacement” or a “replacement”, the gravity of Havertz’s injury was not clear.
The severity of the problem is now known after its surgery. However, it may not be as bad as the news of an operation initially appears, with optimism surrounding its recovery period.
The Arsenal striker Kai Havertz to undergo surgery after the decision taken as the best action plan for the knee problem – but is not a major procedure + hope / expectation 26yo Germany international is not settled over a long period before #Afc back @TheathLETICFC https://t.co/uyhnnmlnpw
– David Ornstein (@david_ornstein) August 28, 2025
Following a certain number of reports from his injury last week and the subsequent signature of Eze, Mikel Arteta said that Havertz would need more tests to determine the extent of the problem.
David Ornstein reported the news of Havertz surgery before the official Arsenal confirmation on Thursday evening, and said it should not be a long absence while the German recover. He joined Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard in the recovery room after the couple suffered blows in Arsenal’s victory against Leeds.
Although it is not likely to be unavailable for a long time, the number 29 of the Gunners has undergone surgery after specialized assessments and examinations which have judged that a procedure would be necessary. He should now start a recovery and rehabilitation program while he is trying to return to Full Fitness as soon as possible.
This is the second major injury that Havertz has undergone in less than a year. He was excluded with a problem with the hamstrings in February, which made him miss the last two games of last season.
The absence of Havertz means that the summer recruit Viktor Gyokerres is now the option of the Arsenal attacker with Gabriel Jesus who also recalls an injury to the long -term anterior cruciate ligament. The accumulation of Swedes in 5-0 victory against Leeds last week has shown that he was more than capable of directing the line, but he will always need a backup. Mikel Merino and Leandro Trossard have previously entered the position and could do it once again.
It is possible that this injury can encourage artillerymen to reintegrate the transfer market in the last days of the window. They are ready for a few days busy as they seek to obtain a number of offers before closing. Although EERE is already brought, their plans could be modified as a result of this news.
Regardless of the potential transfer activity, it is a blow for Arsenal and Arteta and it is something that Spanish really didn’t need. Havertz turned out to be a useful player since the first membership of Chelsea in 2023 and being missing thanks to another injury prevents him from playing an important role in the hunt for her team this season.