Huge Arsenal boost as Mikel Arteta hints crocked Kai Havertz could return before end of Premier League season
ARSENAL boss Mikel Arteta has revealed that Kai Havertz could return before the end of the season.
Havertz suffered a hamstring injury during the club’s mid-season Dubai training camp in February and was expected to miss the remainder of the campaign.
However, Arteta has offered a positive update on the striker.
During a press conference on Friday, he said: “Hopefully we can have him back. But let’s wait, I think.”
Havertz shared a video montage of his recovery on social media earlier this week, leading many fans to believe that he was closer to a return.
The 25-year-old underwent surgery on his injury in February.
Sharing a picture from his hospital bed at the time, Havertz wrote: “The last few days have been tough to process both physically and mentally.
“But yesterday was a good day. A successful op and a win.
“Thanks for all the messages of support over the last few days, it’s really helped.
“I’m now focused on my journey to full fitness and giving all the support I can give to the team in the background.”
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The potential return of Havertz could be a huge boost for the Gunners if they progress in the Champions League.
Arsenal cruised to a 3-0 victory over Real Madrid in the first leg of the quarter-finals on Tuesday thanks to a composed strike from Mikel Merino and two world-class free kicks from Declan Rice at the Emirates.
Should they ease through the second leg, the Gunners will face either Paris Saint-Germain or Aston Villa in the semi-finals which are due to be played on April 29 and May 6.
Ahead of Arsenal’s Premier League clash with Brentford this weekend, Arteta also gave a positive injury update on Rice and Bukayo Saka after they were both withdrawn in the second half against Real Madrid.
He said: “Declan Rice and Saka are fit, no issues or injuries. It’s all good.”