Arsenal has received a significant boost on the fitness front, as Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Gabriel Jesus is fully recovered and ready to participate in their upcoming game against Fulham.
The Brazilian player had been unavailable for the initial two league matches of the season due to a minor knee surgery that was undertaken to address an underlying issue.
While Eddie Nketiah has been entrusted with playing time in the absence of Jesus, his performances have not matched the impact that Jesus typically brings to the team.
Fans had been eagerly awaiting Jesus’s return to fitness, and they would be pleased to hear a positive update from Arteta.
He said, as quoted by Arsenal Media:
“We’re really happy. Obviously, it was a big blow for him after the pre-season that he had to have another surgery, but he’s looking really sharp, and trained the full week really good, so he’s ready to go.”
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Jesus is a key player for us and we clearly have missed the ex-Manchester City man.
It remains unclear if he will start the game, but his return to fitness means we now have a good option in attack.
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There is absolutely no need to rush Jesus into this of what is expected to be a goal fest.
Eddie and the midfielders should be allowed to get off their mark between the sticks.
Jesus should get 30 minutes or so, so he could start against United.
Jesus coming back is a huge boost for us.. though nketiah is not doing bad either. I’m just happy been a gunner…. Options in every positions on the pitch… no one will like to be dropped which will result in hard work and competition around the team… it’s a good news indeed….
Jesus has to earn his starting place. MA should not make the mistake of last season (i.e. discarding Trossard and putting on Jesus) and this coincided with our team baance and our form deserted us.