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Havertz scored one goal and delivered one assist in the first half of Wednesday's 3-2 victory against Kairat in the Champions League before getting off at the break as a planned substitution, coach Mikel Arteta confirmed in a press conference. "The good thing is that he's fit, he's available and he's going to give us so much. He's fine, that's what we planned, 45 minutes [before being substituted]. We wanted to start him as well so he could do all the processes before that in the best possible way, and from now on we have to make a decision whether he starts or not in these competitions. "

Merino has completed his one-match suspension in Champions League play versus Kairat, becoming an option for upcoming fixtures in all competitions.

Rice is set to return from a one-game ban he served in Wednesday's Champions League win over Kairat.

Havertz (knee) is in the starting lineup to face Kairat Almaty on Wednesday. According to manager Mikel Arteta, "We've missed him for a long time and it's great to see him back. Having a start in this context is really important."

Calafiori (strain) is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's UCL matchup versus Kairat.

Calafiori (strain) has trained Tuesday after missing the last month of action due to injury, Simon Collings of The Sun reports.

Havertz (knee) took part in Tuesday's training session, Simon Collings of The Sun reports.

Saka had three shots (one on goal), 12 crosses (two accurate) and seven corners in Sunday's 3-2 loss to Manchester United.