Mikel Arteta has given a clear and definitive update on Kai Havertz's injury, revealing that the German international will be out for "months" as he continues his recovery from a knee injury.
The comments came during a press conference on Tuesday, where Arteta admitted that the long-term injury is a major blow for the team.
Havertz suffered the injury after a substitute appearance in the opening Premier League game of the season and has been on the sidelines since.
The Arsenal manager also provided updates on other injured players, including Martin Ødegaard and Bukayo Saka, but it was the update on Havertz that will have fans worried.
The former Chelsea star has been out for some time, and his injury is a major blow to the team's ambitions.
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Arteta said, "With Kai we know that it will be months with him.
"You never know because this is Kai and he's a different specimen and we really miss him.
"Hopefully he will be back and back for the long term as well, which is very important to look after that knee, and so far he's progressing really well."
The manager's comments are a clear indication that he is aware of the problems but is struggling to find a solution.
He also admitted that the injuries were "very unfortunate" and a result of "bad luck."
What the injury means for Arsenal’s season
The absence of Havertz will have a major impact on Arsenal's season.
The German international was one of the team's key players last season, and his ability to score and assist goals will be sorely missed.
The team's injury list is also significant, with a number of other key players also out.
Arteta will now have to rely more heavily on the likes of Leandro Trossard, Viktor Gyökeres and Gabriel Martinelli in attack.
The team will be looking to get their season back on track, but the absence of a key player will be a major factor in the team's performance.
The manager will have to be creative and find a way to get the best out of his team without a number of key players.
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