Arsenal have received encouraging news regarding the injury to forward Gabriel Jesus, with reports suggesting that the issue is not as severe as initially feared.
Jesus missed Arsenal’s 2-0 victory over Aston Villa on Saturday due to a groin injury, raising concerns that it might be a recurrence of the knee problems that have troubled him in recent seasons.
Manager Mikel Arteta revealed that Jesus will undergo an MRI scan to assess the extent of the injury, which Arsenal have described as ‘slight.’
Arsenal’s next match is against Brighton & Hove Albion at home next Saturday, followed by fixtures against Tottenham Hotspur on September 15 and Manchester City a week later, with their Champions League campaign also beginning soon.
After the win at Villa Park, Arteta provided an update: “Unfortunately, on Thursday at the end of the training session, he felt something in his groin. We need to assess him once the MRI scan results are in. He wasn’t available for the game, and we’ll determine whether it’s a long-term issue. We should have more clarity tomorrow or Monday on whether it’s a matter of days or weeks.”
Jesus had come off the bench late in Arsenal’s previous win against Wolverhampton Wanderers. His playing time was limited during the 2023-24 season due to physical issues and the emergence of Kai Havertz as Arteta’s preferred choice in attack. Jesus ended the season with eight goals from 36 appearances across all competitions.
