Arsenal Fans Hold Your Breath! Major Injury Update on Kai Havertz, Declan Rice, and Riccardo Calafiori!

Arsenal Injury Update: Latest News and Return Timelines for Kai Havertz, Declan Rice, and Riccardo Calafiori

Arsenal faces a crucial stretch as they prepare for an upcoming away match against Chelsea. After struggling with form in the Premier League and suffering a narrow 1-0 loss to Inter Milan in their recent Champions League clash, Mikel Arteta’s team will be looking to get back on track. A win at Stamford Bridge would be a major boost in the title race, while a defeat could further derail their season.

One positive development is Martin Odegaard’s recovery; he made a brief appearance against Inter, which will be an asset for Arteta. However, several key players remain sidelined. Here’s a look at the latest on Arsenal’s injured players and their potential return dates.

Kai Havertz

Havertz had to be substituted for Odegaard in the final moments of the game against Inter due to a serious injury. Arteta expressed hope that Havertz might still be available for the Chelsea match. The German has been instrumental for Arsenal this season, scoring seven goals in 15 matches across various competitions. He has also adapted to a more defensive midfield role in Odegaard’s absence.

Declan Rice

Rice missed the trip to Inter Milan after picking up a foot injury in Arsenal’s previous match against Newcastle. His status for the Chelsea game remains uncertain. Arteta explained that Rice managed to finish the Newcastle game but has since been struggling with pain. A final evaluation is expected on Thursday to determine his availability.

Riccardo Calafiori

Summer signing Riccardo Calafiori sustained an injury in Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Shakhtar Donetsk and has missed the last four games. Arteta revealed in late October that the Italian defender would be sidelined for several weeks. His return date is still unknown.

Takehiro Tomiyasu