Kai Havertz will return to familiar surroundings on Wednesday when Arsenal face Bayer Leverkusen in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League last-16 tie, a match that carries renewed motivation for the German forward after an injury-plagued year.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is taking a cautious approach as Germany international Kai Havertz nears a return from injury ahead of the north London derby against Tottenham this Sunday.
Injury concerns continue to mount for Arsenal despite their emphatic 4-0 FA Cup victory over Wigan Athletic at the weekend, with Martin Odegaard and Kai Havertz in doubt.
Arsenal have been dealt a fresh injury blow after Kai Havertz sustained a muscular problem that is expected to sideline him for at least the next four matches.
Arsenal were left managing another fitness concern in January as Kai Havertz suffered a fresh setback in his recovery from a long-term knee injury.
Kai Havertz is set for a familiar return to Stamford Bridge as Arsenal face Chelsea in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup, with the German included in Mikel Arteta's squad.