Name: Kai Havertz returns for Arsenals FA Cup match after injury
Uploaded: 2026-01-10T13:00:53.724Z
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Description: Kai Havertz is set to return for Arsenal in their FA Cup match against Portsmouth after being sidelined for five months due to knee surgery. Manager Mikel Arteta emphasized the high expectations for Havertz as he rejoins the squad.

Kai Havertz is set to return for Arsenal in their FA Cup match against Portsmouth after being sidelined for five months due to knee surgery. Manager Mikel Arteta emphasized the high expectations for Havertz as he rejoins the squad.

Portsmouth

Kai Havertz is making his return to Arsenal's lineup for their FA Cup match against Portsmouth after being out for five months following knee surgery. Havertz had played only 30 minutes this season before his injury in August, but has now increased his training load and is coping well with the demands.

Manager Mikel Arteta stated that the expectations for players remain high and that Havertz is aware of these demands. Arsenal's last visit to Portsmouth was in March 2020, just before Arteta tested positive for Covid-19 and football was suspended. Havertz now has the chance to demonstrate his recovery and contribution to the team.

Kai Havertz returns for Arsenal's FA Cup match after injury

Five months out, Kai Havertz is finally back for Arsenal's FA Cup trip to Portsmouth on Sunday. The Germans played just 30 minutes this season before knee surgery in August turned weeks into months. He trains well, he's increased his load, he's coping with that really well and it will be great if we can have him. But Arteta's not easing the pressure. When a player has the chance to put on our shirts and compete for us, you know that the demands are excellent and that's it. And Kai is aware of that. Portsmouth. Where Arsenal last visited in March 2020, days before Arteta tested positive for Covid and football shut down. Now Havertz gets his moment to prove the wait was worth it.

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