Arsenal v Leeds Preview: Havertz, Rice and Konsa Injury Latest Before Saturday
Arsenal return from the international break against unbeaten Leeds, with Mikel Arteta hopeful on Havertz, Konsa and Rice but confirming Tzolis is out for weeks.
Arsenal come back from the international break with a home game against Leeds United, and fans are searching for team news. Manager Mikel Arteta says he can pick a full starting XI again, though several players are still being assessed.
The sources provided do not state the kickoff time, TV channels or live stream details for the match. Check your local broadcaster's listings for those.
Injury news: Havertz, Rice, Tzolis and others
Havertz was withdrawn during Germany's opening game of the break against the Netherlands. Arteta said it was a muscular injury and that Germany manager Jurgen Klopp sent the player straight back to London. Havertz returned to training early, and Arteta hopes he can play.
Konsa missed England's final group game against the Czech Republic. Arteta said he has been carrying some issues and that the club was in close contact with the England camp. He is also hoped to be in contention.
Tzolis was injured as a substitute in Greece's draw with the Dutch. "He's going to be out I think for a few weeks," Arteta said.
Rice sat out the whole international break. Arteta called that the sensible choice because of niggles since the World Cup and his heavy workload over three years. He said he hopes Rice is available.
Good news in defence
Ben White is back in training after a groin problem in the win over Sunderland last month kept him out of the Brighton game. Piero Hincapie and Cristhian Mosquera are also fully fit. Arteta said all three are available.
Teenager Max Dowman pulled out of England's under-19s squad after playing all three matches, but Arteta says the 16-year-old is available if needed.
The Guardian also reports injury concerns over Martin Ødegaard, and says there are question marks over Havertz's fitness. The Arsenal.com article does not cover Ødegaard.
What to expect from Leeds
Only three points separate the sides. Leeds have not lost in the league and are known for being hard to beat. They are top of the Premier League for interceptions per 90 minutes and are dangerous in quick transitions, as Brighton were.
Leeds will be without Daniel James, who has a back problem, according to a report on Daniel Farke's update. Joe Rodon, Jean-Matteo Bahoya and Harry Wilson were also covered in that briefing, but the details are not in the material provided.
Bukayo Saka is one to watch. He comes back after scoring twice in England's 7-0 win over Croatia. Leeds have not beaten Arsenal in the Premier League since 2003.
What happens next
Final team news will come when the lineups are confirmed before kickoff, so Havertz, Konsa and Rice remain to be confirmed. Tzolis will miss the next few games. Fans should check local TV and streaming listings for kickoff time and channel.
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Quick answers
Is Declan Rice fit to face Leeds?
Arteta hopes so. Rice rested for the whole international break because of niggles, and the manager said he hopes he is available.
Who is out for Arsenal against Leeds?
Christos Tzolis is out for a few weeks with a muscle injury. The Guardian also lists Ødegaard as an injury concern.
When did Leeds last beat Arsenal in the league?
According to The Guardian, Leeds have not beaten Arsenal in the Premier League since 2003.
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