Arsenal fans are buzzing about the latest injury news involving Kai Havertz, with the Gunners optimistic that he will be back very soon.
Havertz has been sidelined since the first Premier League game of the season against Manchester United, when he suffered a knee injury.
The 26-year-old has now been working hard to make his return before the New Year, and he could just about make that a reality.
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Gabriel Jesus has also returned from injury; therefore, Mikel Arteta will have four number nine options available.
The German international is now expected back very soon for the Gunners, as his return date has now been revealed.
Kai Havertz hoping to make Arsenal return in December
Kai Havertz is hoping to return for one of Arsenal’s remaining fixtures in December, according to the Hand of Arsenal.
The former Chelsea forward has been pushing hard to make his return happen, and now the North London club are optimistic that it could happen this month.
During December, Arsenal travel away to Everton, they then host Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup, before two more home matches against Brighton and Aston Villa.
The Gunners will carefully manage his return to action, but there is a sense that the German could come off the bench in a game during December.
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Mikel Merino, Viktor Gyokeres, Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz…
One player who could suffer from Havertz being back fit is Gyokeres, who will be really worried about his spot in the team.
Olivier Giroud is backing Gyokeres to succeed at Arsenal, but right now, the Swede has much to prove at the Emirates Stadium.
Meanwhile, Jamie Carragher is worried Gyokeres is no longer first-choice at Arsenal and has questioned whether he will make the grade.
Arsenal fans are excited that Kai Havertz could transform the team
Arsenal fans are so excited about Havertz’s return to action, and there is a sense that he could transform the team.
There is a sense that Havertz’s return could help to elevate Bukayo Saka’s game, with the winger creating so many chances for Arsenal’s strikers.
After the latest update on the 26-year-old, fans have taken to X to share their excitement to see him starting games for Arteta’s team again.
One fan said: “Saka is finally gonna have someone who can generate a shot from his service instead of a striker arriving so late every time.”
Another stated: “We need his dynamism badly. He has that subtlety about him that makes him hard to pick up by opposing defenders, thereby making our whole attack more fluid.”
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“YES, this is the news I have been waiting for, I want to see him on the bench for Crystal Palace at the very least, Brighton and then starting against Aston Villa,” added another.
There was yet more praise for the German: “I believe Havertz is more flexible and will get more headed goals than Gyokeres from those crosses.”
Finally, another claimed: “The ideal goalscorer for Mikel Arteta. Good header play, good connection with his teammates and a hard worker.”
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