ahead has undergone surgical procedure on his knee – however the membership hope he is not going to face a sustained interval on the sidelines.
Havertz was absent for Arsenal’s 5-0 win in opposition to Leeds on the Emirates final Saturday with an harm he sustained within the wake of his aspect’s opening-weekend victory at Manchester United.
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The Germany worldwide has undergone what Arsenal have described as a “minor surgical process”.
Nonetheless, it’s understood Havertz might be lacking for weeks moderately than months.
Havertz, 26, was sidelined for 3 months final season following hamstring surgical procedure.
A press release from Arsenal learn: “Additional to sustaining a knee harm after our current recreation in opposition to Manchester United on 17 August, subsequent assessments and specialist critiques with Kai confirmed that surgical procedure could be required.
“Right this moment, Kai underwent a profitable minor surgical process. He’ll shortly start his restoration and rehabilitation programme, with everybody absolutely centered on supporting Kai to make sure he’s again to full health as quickly as potential.”
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Havertz’s harm accelerated Arsenal’s transfer to signal Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace for an preliminary payment of £60million.
Bukayo Saka was withdrawn within the win over Leeds with a hamstring harm (John Walton/PA)
Eze was offered to the Emirates crowd previous to Arsenal’s victory in opposition to Leeds and is primed to make his debut in opposition to Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.
In addition to being with out Havertz for the journey to face the champions, supervisor Mikel Arteta can be unable to name on Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard after they sustained hamstring and ankle accidents respectively in opposition to Leeds.
Christian Norgaard and Ben White are additionally harm doubts, whereas Gabriel Jesus stays a long-term absentee with a knee harm.