Kai Havertz is a doubt for Arsenal's Premier League clash with Leeds after suffering a hamstring strain with Germany

From the Newshound archive · first published 10 October 2026.

Arsenal head into Saturday's match against Leeds United sweating over Kai Havertz, who was forced off after just 30 minutes playing for Germany against the Netherlands and returned to London for treatment. Christos Tzolis has already been ruled out for several weeks with a hamstring injury, while Ezri Konsa is also being assessed after missing England's final game. Mikel Arteta confirmed the injury picture on Friday, with Declan Rice also having withdrawn from the England squad, though his absence is thought to be precautionary.

Martin Odegaard suffered a nasty challenge from Bernardo Silva during the break but returned to action for Norway against Portugal.

Off the pitch, Myles Lewis-Skelly called squad member Mikel Merino Arsenal's 'most underrated' player, saying he 'doesn't get the credit he deserves.'