Havertz in Arsenal training – The Nation Newspaper

There had been some concerns over Kai Havertz’s fitness after his struggles with injury this past year.

But the Arsenal forward was out training with the team before the Gunners’ Champions League match against Kairat on Wednesday.

Arsenal are already guaranteed a top-two finish in the league phase so it might be a chance for boss Mikel Arteta to rotate, and also for Havertz to build up his minutes.

The Germany international has played just 59 minutes this term after picking up a knee injury in the opening game of the Premier League season against Manchester United.

Sixteen-year-old centre-back Marli Salmon has also trained with the first team before Wednesday’s game at the Emirates stadium.

There was no sign of Jurrien Timber, William Saliba or Mikel Merino in training so I will ask Arteta about that in his news conference on Tuesday at 13:30 GMT.

Merino, alongside midfielder Declan Rice, are suspended for the match after picking up two yellow cards already during this Champions League campaign.

BBC