{"id":46359,"date":"2026-04-26T06:39:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-26T10:39:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/26\/arteta-announces-havertzs-injury-status-ahead-of-premier-league-title-bid\/"},"modified":"2026-04-26T06:39:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T10:39:16","slug":"arteta-announces-havertzs-injury-status-ahead-of-premier-league-title-bid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/26\/arteta-announces-havertzs-injury-status-ahead-of-premier-league-title-bid\/","title":{"rendered":"Arteta announces Havertz&#8217;s injury status ahead of Premier League title bid"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/26\/arteta-announces-havertzs-injury-status-ahead-of-premier-league-title-bid\/#Kai_Havertz_injured_against_Newcastle_United\" >Kai Havertz injured against Newcastle United<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/26\/arteta-announces-havertzs-injury-status-ahead-of-premier-league-title-bid\/#Arteta_gives_encouraging_injury_update\" >Arteta gives encouraging injury update<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Just when Arsenal fans thought the injury curse had finally been lifted, the Premier League giants were hit with another injury on Saturday.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>The Gunners regained top spot in the Premier League with a nerve-wracking 1-0 win against Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium.<\/p>\n<div aria-setsize=\"-1\" id=\"message-list_1773822614.804109\" style=\"clear:left;\">\n<div>\n<div aria-roledescription=\"message\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><b>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">apple<\/span><\/u><\/b><b>    &#038; <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">Google play<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>However, these three important points came at a heavy price. The post-match celebrations quickly turned into a tense affair for Mikel Arteta and the fans as both Kai Havertz and match-winner Eberechi Eze were sent off with worrying injuries.<\/p>\n<p>The drama started early in the first half. After brilliantly assisting Eze&#8217;s superb opener from a short corner in the 9th minute, Havertz collapsed off the ball around the 33rd minute with a problem in the upper leg.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kai_Havertz_injured_against_Newcastle_United\"><\/span>Kai Havertz injured against Newcastle United<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After on-pitch treatment, the visibly disappointed Germany international was forced to hobble down the tunnel, accompanied by the club&#8217;s physiotherapist.<\/p>\n<p>He was quickly replaced by Victor Gokeres in the 34th minute, an early indication that medical staff were not taking any risks.<\/p>\n<p>As if losing the versatile forward wasn&#8217;t bad enough, things got even worse right after the restart.<\/p>\n<p>Eze, who had been active after scoring the winning goal, went down with an injury and was forced to be replaced by Gabriel Martinelli less than 10 minutes into the second half.<\/p>\n<p>This is a bitter pill to swallow, especially for Havertz. His 2025\/26 campaign was already marred by a stop-start physical setback, with him missing a staggering 32 games with a serious knee injury in August.<\/p>\n<p>Naturally, the immediate focus has now shifted to how long this attacker will be out, especially with the monumental Champions League semi-final first leg against Atletico Madrid looming on Wednesday, April 29th.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arteta_gives_encouraging_injury_update\"><\/span>Arteta gives encouraging injury update<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After the match, Arteta gave an update on Havertz, as reported by Fabrizio Romano.<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;I don&#8217;t know how serious it is, but it shouldn&#8217;t be that bad. The action, the way he explains it, it&#8217;s not too sharp.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Eze himself calmed the nerves, telling reporters after the match that the substitution was mostly precautionary, insisting:<em> &#8220;Yes, it&#8217;s okay. I&#8217;m fine.&#8221;<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>The Gunners have successfully ended their domestic slump, picking up three points and with Bukayo Saka finally returning to the team, their attacking depth is slowly returning.<\/p>\n<p>Attention is now focused on London Colney&#8217;s infirmary. If Arteta manages to add Havertz and Eze in time for Madrid, this tough weekend could end with just a speed bump on the road to a historic season.<\/p>\n<p>Both Havertz and Eze are important pieces for Mikel Arteta&#8217;s side, bringing versatility and depth to attacking positions.<\/p>\n<p>With Manchester City on the back foot, Arteta needs all his players to be fit to win the Premier League title.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Arsenal to make offer to sign versatile 14G\/A midfield star in summer<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Just when Arsenal fans thought the injury curse had finally been lifted, the Premier League giants were hit with another injury on Saturday.The Gunners regained top spot in the Premier League with a nerve-wracking 1-0 win against Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium. 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