Mikel Arteta is thrilled to have Kai Havertz back in action (Picture: Getty Images)Kai Havertz is back in the Arsenal starting XI on Wednesday night against Kairat and Mikel Arteta admits he has missed the forward ‘big time’. Havertz is now back and fit enough to start in the Champions League this week, which Arteta is thrilled about. Havertz has made just one Premier League appearances this season (Picture: Getty Images)‘He is very close,’ said the manager. However, clearly he was just managing his minutes as he has returned to the starting XI and to finding the back of the net on Wednesday night. Arrow MORE: Chelsea hero Joe Cole ‘gutted’ Blues let Arsenal sign ‘outstanding player’Arrow MORE: When is the Champions League play-off draw?

Source: Metro January 28, 2026 20:26 UTC