Arsenal assess Havertz and Konsa for Leeds after international injuries

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Arsenal will make late decisions on Kai Havertz and Ezri Konsa's fitness for Saturday's match against Leeds after both picked up injuries during the international break.

Arsenal will decide late on whether Kai Havertz and Ezri Konsa can play against Leeds on Saturday after both sustained injuries during the international break. Havertz picked up a hamstring strain while on Germany duty under Jurgen Klopp and returned to the club for treatment. Konsa withdrew from the England squad having been dealing with a dead leg, though the injury is not believed to be serious.

Christos Tzolis has been ruled out for several weeks with a hamstring problem of his own. Mikel Arteta confirmed this at his Friday press conference, saying Tzolis is unavailable. Declan Rice was among players who withdrew from England duty, though Arteta said this was for load management rather than a fresh injury. Other defensive players are returning: Ben White is fit after a groin issue, while Cristhian Mosquera and Piero Hincapie are in contention.

Arteta told reporters: 'Kai has had a muscular injury. I spoke to Jurrien Timber and they immediately sent the player back. Ezri has been carrying some issues as well and we had some good communication with the England camp.' He said both would be assessed before the lunchtime kick-off in north London. If Havertz is unavailable, Viktor Gyokeres is likely to lead the line after scoring four goals for Sweden during the break.

How it is being reported

• Arsenal XI vs Leeds: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Premier LeagueMikel Arteta has a selection dilemma in attack after international break woesEvening Standard · 9 Oct, 16:07
• Arsenal: Kai Havertz injury latest as Mikel Arteta reveals new eight-man updateGunners manager will be forced to make changes for Premier League returnEvening Standard · 9 Oct, 14:01
• Kai Havertz, Declan Rice and Ezri Konsa injury update ahead of Arsenal vs LeedsHavertz picked up a hamstring injury during the international break (Picture: Catherine Ivill – AMA/Getty Images) Kai Havertz is a doubt for Arsenal ’s Premier League clash with Leeds United with a number of other players still being assessed by Mikel Arteta and his staff. The Gunners suffered a…Metro · 9 Oct, 13:49
• Arsenal injury update: Ezri Konsa, Christos Tzolis, Kai Havertz latest news and return dates (cloned)Gunners suffered a number of blows over lengthy international breakEvening Standard · 8 Oct, 06:00

In this story: Arsenal · Kai Havertz · Ezri Konsa · Christos Tzolis · Mikel Arteta · Leeds United · Germany · England

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