Kai Havertz was the first Arsenal player to suffer an injury during the latest international window, and the Gunners are preparing for their match against Leeds United without rushing his return.Last season, injuries caused major problems for Havertz, who missed a significant number of games for Arsenal. His absence forced the club to rely more heavily on Viktor Gyokeres, who did not fit their system in the same way as the German.Arsenal have been relying on Havertz since the beginning of this season, and the Gunners are keen to ensure he remains one of their main players. However, he has now returned from international duty carrying an injury.Arsenal taking no risks with HavertzIt remains unclear when Havertz will be able to return to action. Mikel Arteta has a history of keeping details about player recovery timelines private, meaning supporters are unlikely to receive a clear indication of when the forward will be available again.The Arsenal boss has kept the situation under wraps, but according to Metro Sport, the club’s priority is to be cautious with Havertz’s recovery rather than rushing him back into action.That approach would allow the German enough time to recover properly before returning to the team. Arsenal will be particularly keen to avoid a repeat of last season, when injuries disrupted Havertz’s campaign and left the club having to find alternatives.(Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)Gyokeres and Merino can step upThe Gunners have options available while Havertz recovers, with Mikel Merino and Gyokeres both enjoying productive periods during the international break.Their performances could prove important if Havertz is unavailable for the coming weeks. Arsenal will need their other attacking players to contribute while they wait for the German to regain full fitness.Gyokeres will have another opportunity to demonstrate that he can contribute more effectively to Arsenal’s system, while Merino can also provide an important option for Arteta.For now, Arsenal appear prepared to give Havertz as much time as necessary. With his injury history in mind, the club will not want to take unnecessary risks and could prioritise his long-term fitness over an immediate return._____________________________________________________________________________________________ADMIN COMMENTSo here are some simple rules which I must insist commenters follow….You agree not to give any personal abuse to other Arsenal fans. Everyone is allowed to hold their own opinions even if you disagree with them. It COSTS NOTHING TO BE POLITE TO OTHER ARSENAL FANS.CALLING ALL ARSENAL FANS! Anyone who would like to contribute an Article or Video opinion piece on JustArsenal, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us through this link…More Stories / Latest NewsArsenal approaching Havertz’s recovery with hope8 October 2026, 16:00Arsenal target tipped to change clubs next summer in boost for Gunners8 October 2026, 15:00Arsenal is one of the clubs interested in USMNT star8 October 2026, 14:00The post Arsenal approaching Havertz’s recovery with hope appeared first on Just Arsenal News.