Arsenal should be without Gabriel Jesus for weeks, says coach

Muscle injury

Arsenal are third in the Premier League

Arsenal could be without Gabriel Jesus for a few weeks due to injury, manager Mikel Arteta said on the eve of Saturday’s game against Sheffield United, after the Brazilian striker was the hero of the Champions League victory over Sevilla. Champions.

“The examination showed that there is a muscle injury,” Arteta told reporters this Friday (27). “We may lose him for a few weeks. With Gabi, I can’t give any deadline because he always surprises us.” “With the calendar we have and the amount of games we have, it’s something we knew was going to happen,” Arteta said. “It’s happening to every Premier League club so there’s no difference.”

Jesus was forced off the field with a thigh problem after scoring one goal and assisting another in Arsenal’s 2-1 victory over Sevilla in Spain on Tuesday (24), which took the team to top of Group B of the Champions League.

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Goal of the Week ✅

Gabriel Jesus has been nominated for two @ChampionsLeague awards 👏

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—Arsenal (@Arsenal) October 26, 2023

Arsenal are third in the Premier League, just two points behind leaders Tottenham and level on points with Manchester City. Sheffield United are in last place, with just one point from nine games.

Arteta said his side will not take it easy on Sheffield United, especially as they played well in the 2-1 defeat to Manchester United in their last match.

“They are fighting for their lives, so it will be a complicated game,” he said. “Everyone is paying attention, the players know what’s coming and I was very clear with them.”

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