The Standard reports that Arsenal’s injury picture has worsened during the international break, with Christos Tzolis and Kai Havertz both sidelined after hamstring problems. The report says Tzolis suffered his issue while playing for Greece and was replaced in the 18th minute, while Havertz’s setback came in Germany duty the previous week.
Declan Rice is the other major name in the update, but The Standard says his withdrawal from England duty is thought to be load management rather than a new injury. That makes his case different from the two hamstring concerns, even if all three affect Mikel Arteta’s planning before Leeds visit the Emirates on Saturday.
The report also says Martin Odegaard has recovered from an ankle issue and returned to action for Norway, which offers Arsenal at least one positive fitness note amid the wider uncertainty.
What remains unconfirmed
- Tzolis could miss games beyond the Leeds match, including Lille, Nottingham Forest and Bayern Munich.
- Havertz’s scan results were not clear in the report.
- Rice’s exact availability for upcoming matches was not stated.