Injury news

Kai Havertz says he is finally back to full fitness after “a tough time” and ready to power Arsenal’s trophy chase and Germany’s World Cup return.

Arsenal loanee Karl Hein has returned from Werder Bremen after hand surgery ended his spell in Germany, raising fresh questions over the goalkeeper’s future.

Leandro Trossard misses this international window with a hip injury after club and country agree he should stay in London to continue his rehabilitation.

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal will give Martin Odegaard and Jurrien Timber every chance to be fit for the League Cup final, with Eberechi Eze also offering a positive update.

Arsenal have been without their captain for weeks after a knee injury against Brentford, and the latest update offers the clearest indication yet of when Martin Odegaard might return.

Kai Havertz says injury problems gave him a new hunger after two surgeries, as the Arsenal forward looks to make up for lost time this season.

Arsenal receive mixed injury news before Bayer Leverkusen, with William Saliba fit to start while Martin Odegaard is ruled out of the Champions League clash.

Martin Odegaard looks set to remain sidelined for the next three weeks as he continues to struggle with the knee injury he suffered at Brentford.

Arsenal have injury concerns after Leandro Trossard and Riccardo Calafiori are forced off in FA Cup win at Mansfield Town.

Mikel Arteta provides an update on William Saliba after the Arsenal defender missed the win over Brighton with an ankle injury.

Mikel Arteta delivers mixed Arsenal injury update before Brighton trip, with key players facing late fitness tests.

Arsenal loanee Jakub Kiwior returns to training after injury, boosting Porto ahead of a crucial run as his permanent transfer edges closer.

Mikel Arteta confirms Arsenal are investigating repeated warm-up injuries after four pre-match setbacks this season.

Mikel Arteta confirms Kai Havertz is out with a hamstring injury but suggests the Arsenal forward could return soon.

Luis de la Fuente remains optimistic over Mikel Merino’s World Cup chances despite the Arsenal midfielder facing months out after surgery.

There were a number of surprises when Arsenal’s squad for their game against Brentford was announced but the biggest was the absence of William Saliba.

Kai Havertz is set for a spell out with injury ahead of crucial fixtures, leaving Mikel Arteta to reshuffle during a key period in the title race.

Arsenal travel to Brentford on Thursday knowing there is little margin for error, and the team news in west London offers a mixed picture for both sides.

Mikel Arteta delivers a fresh injury update on Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard and Leandro Trossard ahead of Arsenal’s crucial trip to Brentford.

Mikel Merino has confirmed his foot surgery was successful, with Arsenal midfielder set for four months out and facing a race to be fit for the World Cup.