Mikel Arteta reveals Arsenal’s deep worries following Gabriel Jesus’ injury update
London: Ouch, it’s been a tough season for Mikel Arteta and his Arsenal squad. They’ve been hit hard by injuries, and now they’re facing another big blow.
Arteta recently shared that the team is “very worried” about Gabriel Jesus. The striker got hurt during the FA Cup match against Manchester United while trying to tackle Bruno Fernandes.
He was treated on the field and had to be carried off on a stretcher, with Raheem Sterling stepping in for him. Reports suggest he might have ruptured his ACL, which is pretty serious.
After the game, which Arsenal lost on penalties, Jesus went home and had tests done the next day. Arteta updated everyone on Tuesday, saying, “We know more now and it is not looking good at all.”
He mentioned they need to consult one more specialist before confirming anything. It’s a tough wait for the fans and the team.
Jesus has been dealing with knee issues since the 2022 World Cup, where he got injured. Arteta had a gut feeling it was the other knee this time, but he’s still feeling down about the whole situation.
“Big worry, that’s my feeling,” he said after the match. Jesus had to come off in pain, and that’s never a good sign.
With Jesus out, it’s going to be even harder for Arsenal, especially with Bukayo Saka already sidelined until at least March due to a hamstring tear. Plus, Ethan Nwaneri is out for a few weeks with a muscle injury.
