Arsenal injury update: Christos Tzolis, Declan Rice, Kai Havertz latest news and return dates

Gunners handed yet another major fitness scare as Premier League action looms

By Tashan Deniran-Alleyne · Standard

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 12:25 AM

Key Things to Know

Arsenal face multiple fitness concerns ahead of their Premier League return against Leeds United.
Christos Tzolis suffered a suspected hamstring injury playing for Greece and will undergo assessment.
Kai Havertz left the Germany squad with a muscle strain, though there is optimism it is not long-term.

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Arsenal are monitoring the fitness of several key squad members during the international break ahead of their upcoming Premier League fixture against Leeds. Christos Tzolis became the latest concern after suffering a suspected hamstring injury while playing for Greece, while Kai Havertz withdrew from the Germany squad with a muscle strain.

Declan Rice is resting at Arsenal following his withdrawal from England duty rather than carrying a new injury. Martin Odegaard, Ben White, Ezri Konsa, Piero Hincapie, and Cristhian Mosquera could all be available for the Leeds match, while William Saliba remains out until winter 2026.

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