The 26-year-old Germany international was restricted to just 12 competitive outings in 2025, having also missed three months of last season following hamstring surgery. Kai on making his return for The Arsenal 🤩 — Arsenal (@Arsenal) January 11, 2026“To come back after a big, big injury, to have him around is so good for everyone, for the atmosphere in the training ground,” Merino said of Havertz. “The support he gives us in the training ground, having him around every training session, and now having him on the pitch is one more asset, one more tool for the coach. Spain international Merino insists there is a burning desire among the squad to end the club’s six-year wait for silverware. “You saw a team full of quality, a team full of attitude and hard work, and that’s the good thing.

Source: The Herald January 12, 2026 12:21 UTC