{
  "id": 13149581,
  "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",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T16:00:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "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 over the availability of Kai Havertz and Ezri Konsa for Saturday's Premier League match against Leeds United. However, Christos Tzolis is expected to be sidelined for several weeks due to a muscle injury. Arteta provided this information during a press conference, which was later published on the Arsenal's official website on Friday, October 9, 2026. Havertz had returned earlier from international duty following his withdrawal from Germany's opening World Cup match against the Netherlands. Konsa had missed England's final group match against the Czech Republic. Arteta also highlighted that defenders Ben White and Piero Hincapie, along with Cristhian Mosquera, had returned to full fitness and were available for selection.",
  "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/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-10-09T15:21:25.000Z"
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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."
}