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08-10-2026

Arsenal Injury Update: Konsa, Tzolis, and Havertz Latest Return Dates

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta faces fresh squad selection concerns following an eventful international break that has left several key first-team players battling knocks and muscle strains ahead of the Gunners’ upcoming Premier League fixture against Leeds United.

Evening Standard

Ezri Konsa: Quad Knock / Dead Leg

  • Injury status: Major doubt.

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  • Potential return date: Saturday, October 10 (vs. Leeds United) or pending further assessment.

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  • Current situation: Konsa withdrew from the England squad after taking a blow to his quad, described as a severe dead leg. While medical assessments indicate the injury is not long-term, Arteta and the medical staff are evaluating his pain tolerance and mobility before deciding whether to risk him this weekend.

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Christos Tzolis: Hamstring Strain

  • Injury status: Ruled out.

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  • Potential return date: Late October (targeting Everton on October 24).

  • Current situation: Tzolis sustained a hamstring problem during Greece’s UEFA Nations League match against the Netherlands and was substituted early. Scans revealed a muscle strain likely to sideline the winger for roughly two to three weeks, ruling him completely out of the clash with Leeds.

    Football London

Kai Havertz: Hamstring / Muscle Strain

  • Injury status: Sidelined / Major doubt.

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  • Potential return date: Late October to early November.

  • Current situation: Havertz was substituted in the first half of Germany’s Nations League encounter following a collision with Quinten Timber. The German FA confirmed a muscle strain in his thigh/hamstring area. While severe structural damage has been avoided, he is expected to miss upcoming fixtures while rehabilitating at London Colney.

    London Evening Standard



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