Kai Havertz has suffered a fresh setback to the knee that has disrupted his recovery, leaving Arsenal to manage his involvement carefully.<\/p>\n
January brought two brief substitute cameos for Havertz, but he has been unused on the bench in each of Arsenal\u2019s last two fixtures. The Daily Mail put that down to yet another problem with the same knee. It is claimed that Havertz\u2019s appearance on the bench against Villa came far earlier than expected and he was still well away from full fitness.<\/p>\n
As he has stepped up his recovery, a fresh reaction has forced him to sit out recent matches. Arsenal are said to be increasingly concerned by the issue, which could force them to restrict Havertz\u2019s minutes for the foreseeable future as they try to manage the problem and protect his longer term availability.<\/p>\n
Crucially, it is said that Havertz is still training with his teammates and remains available for selection, although any minutes are expected to be limited and spread out to give his knee as much time as possible to heal. That approach would allow him to continue contributing in shorter bursts while reducing the risk of further reactions as the staff monitor progress.<\/p>\n
Arsenal have coped with Havertz all season and do not currently need to dip into the transfer market to replace the German, but his limited availability could influence squad planning and any potential outgoings. For now the club appear focused on careful management and measured reintroduction rather than a rushed return.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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