The German attacker\u2019s absence has left the Gunners rather short up front over recent weeks, with Viktor Gyokeres and Gabriel Jesus also struggling with injuries.<\/p>\n
Havertz was close to returning from injury<\/a>, but now it has emerged that the 26-year-old is unlikely to play again this calendar year.<\/p>\n German national team manager Julian Nagelsmann has revealed that Arsenal attacker Kai Havertz<\/a> suffered an injury relapse.<\/p>\n The former Bayern Munich coach has also explained how the Gunners\u2019 star is now expected to be sidelined until the New Year.<\/p>\n Speaking to the media, Nagelsmann has revealed: \u201cKai Havertz had a minor relapse on his injury, but overall he\u2019s doing well. He is expected to return towards the end of the year.\u201d<\/p>\n \ud83d\udea8 Nagelsmann: \u201cKai Havertz had minor relapse on his injury, but overall he\u2019s doing well\u201d.<\/p>\n \u201cHe is expected to return towards the end of the year\u201d. pic.twitter.com\/8bnlXueBoS<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 18, 2025<\/a> <\/p>\n View Tweet<\/p>\n Just when Arsenal looked to be getting several key players back, new players have joined the injury list, and some have suffered fresh setbacks.<\/p>\n Viktor Gyokeres is now a doubt to face Tottenham<\/a> in the North London derby; meanwhile, Gabriel Magalhaes has suffered a groin injury<\/a> and could be sidelined for quite some time.<\/p>\n Mikel Arteta will now need to find alternative options to play up front and alongside William Saliba in defence for the week\u2019s clash at the Emirates Stadium<\/a>.<\/p>\n ![\"Kai](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/GettyImages-2230400834-1024x709.jpg\")
Photo by Stuart MacFarlane\/Arsenal FC via Getty ImagesArsenal attacker Kai Havertz suffers injury relapse <\/p>\n