Kai Havertz and Ezri Konsa have been named in Arsenal's starting lineup for the visit of Leeds United despite withdrawing from their national team camps with injury in the recent Nations League window.
The confirmation comes directly from Arsenal's team announcement ahead of the match, as reported by ESPN.
Havertz, who plays for Germany, had pulled back from international duty during the October break, with the German Football Association confirming his withdrawal due to a physical issue.
Similarly, Konsa, an England international, was also released by the Three Lions' camp ahead of their fixtures, with the FA citing a precautionary measure related to a minor concern.
Despite these developments, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has opted to include both players in the starting eleven, indicating confidence in their fitness levels.
The decision suggests that any issues sustained during international duty were deemed minor enough not to risk their availability for the club fixture.
No further detail on the nature or severity of either player's injury has been provided by Arsenal or the national associations involved.
The match against Leeds United represents a key test for Arsenal's squad depth and Arteta's management of player workloads during a congested schedule.
Both Havertz and Konsa have featured regularly for Arsenal this season, with their availability considered important to the team's tactical plans.
There is no indication in the reporting of any disagreement between Arsenal and the national teams regarding the players' conditions.
This article synthesizes reporting from ESPN, BBC Sport. Top story: "Kai Havertz and Ezri Konsa start for Arsenal against Leeds despite picking up injuries on international duty" (ESPN).