Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta admitted there were major concerns about Gabriel Jesus after the striker was injured during the match FA Cup match on Sunday Against Manchester United.
Jesus started the match on the right flank after a number of recent matches replacing Kai Havertz in the 'number nine' role. But the Brazilian had to be withdrawn before the end of the first half after his collision with Bruno Fernandes and his embarrassing fall, which left him in a state of severe discomfort.
“Great anxiety. That's how I feel.” Arteta It is then reflected.
“He came out on a stretcher in a lot of pain. He touched his knee, it doesn't look good.”
The silver lining for Arsenal at this stage is that there does not appear to be a reoccurrence of the problem Issa He struggled at the 2022 World Cup, ruling him out for four months.
Arteta explained: “I think it was the other (knee). The worrying factor was the feeling he was feeling. He had to go out and the pain he was experiencing.”
There have already been claims from supporters of Arsenal To reinforce with a new striker during the January transfer window, which increased after the departure of Jesus. infection. Bukayo Saka and Ethan Nwaniri have already been ruled out with muscle problems, while Jesus has scored six goals in his last seven matches. The Gunners have lacked a true central striker for some time anyway.
Arteta downplayed the importance of the situation Insist again He continues to trust and focus on the players he still has at his disposal, stressing that he does not control the potential recruitment process.
“I mean we miss different approaches, different plays. And I understand that, but I couldn't love our players more. And I focus a lot on the players that we have to perform at the highest level. That's all. The rest. It's not in our hands, it's in my hands,” he said. “.
