Gabriel Jesus injury: Arsenal confirm striker suffered ACL rupture in FA Cup loss to Manchester United Football News
Arsenal have confirmed that Gabriel Jesus suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury in Sunday's FA Cup defeat to Manchester United and will undergo surgery in the coming days.
An Arsenal statement read: “After being substituted against Manchester United on Sunday, Gabriel Jesus has undergone extensive assessments, scans and specialist review, which confirmed that he has sustained damage to the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. Injuried.
“Gabby will undergo surgery in the coming days and will begin his rehabilitation and rehabilitation program soon.
“We will continue to keep everyone updated on Gabi’s recovery and everyone at the club has their full support to ensure he returns to full fitness as soon as possible.”
The injury means Jesus will spend a significant period of time on the sidelines, with the typical recovery time from a ruptured ACL around nine months, and Arsenal are left with only one recognized player in Kai Havertz. forward.
sky sports news Arsenal are understood to be working hard behind the scenes to recruit a striker in the January transfer window. Even before Jesus was wounded, they were exploring long-term goals and short-term options.
The Brazil international has scored six goals in his last seven appearances for Arsenal, who sold striker Eddie Nketiah to Crystal Palace in the summer.
“We are actively looking at the market to improve the squad,” Arteta said earlier this week. “We would be naive if we didn't. This is an opportunity to improve the team.”
“We're looking and trying. Let's see what we can do. When you recruit a player, there are three aspects involved. We also have our limitations and we can do what we can.”
Asked whether forwards were a priority, he added: “In any position.
Kai Havertz misses chance for Arsenal vs Manchester United
“We have other issues. Players can bring things to the team in different ways. That's what we're trying to do.”
Jesus, 27, has had his career blighted by injuries since arriving from Manchester City in 2022 and will now be out long-term, with forwards Bukayo Saka and Ethan Nwaneri currently out Also absent.
Jesus started the cup match against Manchester United but was forced off after just 41 minutes.
Arsenal continue their Premier League campaign at home to Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday, with kick-off at 8pm and highlights available for free on Sky Sports' digital platforms following full-time.
How much will Arsenal miss Jesus?
Sky Sports' Richard Morgan:
Since joining Arsenal from Manchester City in July 2022, Jesus has never been able to maintain a regular presence in Arteta's side due to a combination of injuries (including a knee injury at the 2022 World Cup) and a lack of goals. forward movement.
In fact, since his debut at Arsenal, the Brazil international has played in 96 of 132 games in all competitions for the club, a rate of 75%.
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Highlights from the Carabao Cup quarter-final between Arsenal and Crystal Palace, Jesus scores
Jesus has never made more than 27 Premier League appearances in a single season. Although he has scored an impressive six goals in his last seven games for Arsenal, the striker's highest Premier League goal tally came in his debut season in north London, when he He scored 11 goals, which was also his best goal total in a single season.
Jesus' latest injury leaves Arteta's side without a proven striker in their pursuit of the Premier League title after letting Eddie Nketiah join Crystal Palace last summer, while winger Reiss Nelson is on loan. Fulham for a season.
Arsenal summer operations under scrutiny
Sky Sports' Nick Wright:
Arsenal’s main offseason signings are Mikel Merino and Ricardo Calafioliand Raheem Sterling Arrive at the loan later. All three struggled to make a positive impact, with Merino and Calafiore making just 12 starts each and Sterling just five.
Injuries didn't help. All three have had issues, with Calafioli suffering a new setback that will keep him out of action on Sunday. But regardless of injuries, they still face question marks. Are they really what Arsenal need to move to the next level?
For example, Merino brings aerial prowess and winning ability to Arsenal's midfield at a time when they may be in greater need of creativity and goal threat, especially following the sale. Emile Smith Rowe Travel to Fulham and allow Fabio Vieira Joined Porto on loan.
Raheem Sterling has struggled to make an impact at Arsenal
When the club took the opportunity to sign Sterling on loan, they hoped he would be able to bring those qualities into play in attack. But damningly, Arteta rarely turns to him for help, even when he has recovered. Entering the middle of his career, he had only played 146 minutes in the Premier League.
Jesus may be needed now as he has been placed on the injured list. But, like Merino and Calafiore, he still has a lot of work to do to prove he can give Arsenal and Arteta what they need.
Arteta spoke of his “love” for his players after Sunday's defeat, but it is increasingly clear that the only solution to their attacking problems lies in the transfer market. The problem is that the January window is harder to navigate than the summer window.
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