Arteta disappointed by Havertz injury, but happy to have a returning Arsenal player.
Our enjoyable camp in Dubai was disrupted by an unforeseen injury.
February 14th 2025.
Unfortunately, it looks like Arsenal's star player, Kai Havertz, will not be able to play for the rest of the season due to a hamstring injury. This news was confirmed by manager Mikel Arteta, who also gave updates on the fitness of Bukayo Saka and Ben White.
After spending a week training in Dubai, the team is set to play against Leicester City in the Premier League on Saturday. However, their chances of catching up to league leaders Liverpool have taken a major hit with the loss of Havertz, who was their top scorer with 15 goals in all competitions. This comes as a double blow, as Gabriel Jesus is also out with a knee injury and Saka and Gabriel Martielli are still recovering from their own injuries.
With limited options upfront, Arteta will have to rely on Leandro Trossard, Ethan Nwaneri, and Raheem Sterling to lead the attack. Although these players have scored a combined seven goals in the league, the absence of Havertz will undoubtedly be felt.
Despite the setback, Arteta remained optimistic in his pre-match press conference, saying, "We had a great training camp in Dubai where we were able to recharge, train, and connect with nature in a different environment." He also emphasized the team's resilience, stating, "We have been through a lot this season, and this is just another challenge. We love it, and I'm excited to see what the team is made of."
Injuries have been a recurring issue for Arsenal this season, with Saka being sidelined for almost two months now. However, there was some good news as Arteta revealed that Saka's recovery is progressing well and he could potentially make a return soon. White, who has also been out due to injury, is back in training and could be available for the match against Leicester.
When asked about the high number of injuries in the Premier League this season, Arteta pointed to the demanding schedule and the lack of time for proper training. "The loads and minutes are inevitably going to lead to injuries. It's like an accident waiting to happen," he explained. "As a result, our training sessions are shorter, and our players are not able to fully recover before the next game. This puts a lot of stress on their muscles and tendons."
It's a tough situation for Arsenal, but they are not the only team facing this issue. As Arteta said, "We're not training as much as we used to, and the players are overworked, which makes them more prone to injuries." It's a problem that many teams in the Premier League are facing and something that needs to be addressed to ensure the long-term health of players.
After spending a week training in Dubai, the team is set to play against Leicester City in the Premier League on Saturday. However, their chances of catching up to league leaders Liverpool have taken a major hit with the loss of Havertz, who was their top scorer with 15 goals in all competitions. This comes as a double blow, as Gabriel Jesus is also out with a knee injury and Saka and Gabriel Martielli are still recovering from their own injuries.
With limited options upfront, Arteta will have to rely on Leandro Trossard, Ethan Nwaneri, and Raheem Sterling to lead the attack. Although these players have scored a combined seven goals in the league, the absence of Havertz will undoubtedly be felt.
Despite the setback, Arteta remained optimistic in his pre-match press conference, saying, "We had a great training camp in Dubai where we were able to recharge, train, and connect with nature in a different environment." He also emphasized the team's resilience, stating, "We have been through a lot this season, and this is just another challenge. We love it, and I'm excited to see what the team is made of."
Injuries have been a recurring issue for Arsenal this season, with Saka being sidelined for almost two months now. However, there was some good news as Arteta revealed that Saka's recovery is progressing well and he could potentially make a return soon. White, who has also been out due to injury, is back in training and could be available for the match against Leicester.
When asked about the high number of injuries in the Premier League this season, Arteta pointed to the demanding schedule and the lack of time for proper training. "The loads and minutes are inevitably going to lead to injuries. It's like an accident waiting to happen," he explained. "As a result, our training sessions are shorter, and our players are not able to fully recover before the next game. This puts a lot of stress on their muscles and tendons."
It's a tough situation for Arsenal, but they are not the only team facing this issue. As Arteta said, "We're not training as much as we used to, and the players are overworked, which makes them more prone to injuries." It's a problem that many teams in the Premier League are facing and something that needs to be addressed to ensure the long-term health of players.
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