{
  "id": 13142954,
  "title": "EPL: Arteta hopeful over Havertz, Konsa, says Tzolis out for weeks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/epl-arteta-hopeful-over-havertz-konsa-says-tzolis-out-for-weeks",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T15:21:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/epl-arteta-hopeful-over-havertz-konsa-says-tzolis-out-for-weeks/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed optimism regarding the availability of players Kai Havertz and Ezri Konsa for the upcoming Premier League match against Leeds United on Saturday. Both players had been absent from recent matches due to muscular injuries. However, Christos Tzolis is expected to miss the next few weeks as he is dealing with a muscle injury and is not yet fit to play. Arteta mentioned that he had been in touch with national team managers to keep track of the health and fitness of his players. Additionally, Arsenal's defense benefited from the return of Ben White, who had been sidelined with a groin issue. Other players such as Piero Hincapie and Cristhian Mosquera have also returned to full fitness. The article also highlights the return of teenage midfielder Max Dowman, who was 16 years old at the time of the article. Arsenal is set to face Leeds United in their return to Premier League action following a three-week international break.",
  "summary": "Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is hopeful Kai Havertz and Ezri Konsa will be fit for the Leeds game, but confirmed Christos Tzolis is out for weeks. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-arteta-hopeful-over-havertz-konsa-says-tzolis-out-for-weeks/",
  "key_points": [
    "Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta hopeful about Havertz and Konsa's return",
    "Christos Tzolis out for weeks due to muscle injury",
    "Ben White, Piero Hincapie, and Cristhian Mosquera back to full fitness"
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "EPL: Arteta hopeful over Havertz, Konsa, says Tzolis out for weeks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/epl-arteta-hopeful-over-havertz-konsa-says-tzolis-out-for-weeks-13149581",
        "published": "2026-10-09T16:00:18.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}