Kai Havertz will miss half of Germany’s busy international break, handing Mikel Arteta a timely fitness boost ahead of a hectic Premier League run.
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Kai Havertz has been named in only half of Germany’s fixtures during the upcoming international break. This a decision that hands **Arsenal**boss Mikel Arteta a huge boost heading into a busy stretch of games this season, as per latest news.
Germany’s split squad plan brings relief for Arsenal
New Germany head coach Jurgen Klopp takes charge following a tough spell that saw Julian Nagelsmann exit after a disappointing 2026 World Cup campaign. Klopp officially took over in July and will make his bench debut on September 24 against the Netherlands in Amsterdam. This is a fixture that kicks off a genuinely unusual approach to squad selection, as reported by The Sun.
Rather than naming one single group of players for all four upcoming matches, Klopp has instead called up forty four players split across two separate squads. This is clearly to manage fatigue and reduce injury risk across such a congested calendar. The first group will handle the trip to Amsterdam along with the home game against Greece. Meanwhile, the second group takes over for the games against Serbia and Greece.
Havertz has been placed in that first group. This means his involvement finishes once the Greece fixture in Augsburg wraps up on September 27. That timing works nicely for Arsenal. The forward should be back in north London well ahead of schedule rather than being available for the second batch of fixtures a week later. Arteta has been burned before by injuries picked up during international breaks in recent seasons. So, any reduction in exposure for a key attacking player carries real value.
Havertz has started brightly for Arsenal in the Premier League this term. That said, keeping him fit matters given how much responsibility he now carries in the final third. He has featured in every single one of Arsenal’s three league matches so far this season.
Havertz’ 2026/27 stats so far at Arsenal, as per FOTMOB:
Competitions Matches Goals Assists
Premier League 4 2 0
Community Shield 1 1 0
Champions League 1 0 0
A new start under Klopp for the national team
Klopp’s arrival appears as a genuine changing of the guard for German football. His methods are already drawing attention barely weeks into the job. Splitting the squad into two separate groups is not something international sides usually attempt. But, it fits the pragmatic reputation Klopp built during his years managing at the highest level of club football. Germany head into this window aiming to rebuild momentum after their World Cup exit.
Klopp will be assisted by familiar faces including Peter Krawietz and Pepijn Lijnders, both of whom worked alongside him during his most successful years. Havertz remains a trusted figure within the setup. He has earned dozens of caps and contributed regularly in front of goal for his country over the years.
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Havertz is the key to Arsenal’s attacking setup
Across his entire Arsenal career, Havertz has now made 117 appearances, scoring 39 goals and setting up 16 more for his teammates. These numbers show just how important his continued fitness is for Arsenal’s ambitions this campaign.
For Arteta, having Havertz return early rather than travelling across two separate camps reduces travel fatigue. It also lowers the chance of muscle issues that so often follow long haul international commitments. Arsenal fans will hope this small mercy translates into continued sharpness from their forward as the season progresses.
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