Arsenal have confirmed that Gabriel Jesus has injured the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, one of the most serious injuries to afflict footballers.
The club revealed that Jesus, who is likely out for the rest of the season, will undergo surgery in the coming days before beginning his recovery.
Jesus was forced off on a stretcher during Arsenal’s FA Cup exit to Manchester United on Sunday after a first-half collision with Bruno Fernandes.
‘Everyone at the club fully focused on supporting Gabby to ensure he is back to full fitness as soon as possible,’ the Gunners said in a statement.
The forward’s absence comes as another bitter blow to Mikel Arteta and Arsenal’s fading title hopes, with talisman Bukayo Saka, who has hardly missed a game in recent years, also out injured.
‘We are actively looking in the market to improve the squad. That’s been like that since day one,’ Arteta said ahead of Wednesday’s north London derby.
‘It would be naive not to do that. It’s an opportunity to improve the squad. We are looking. We are trying. Let’s see what we can do.’
The injury to Jesus leaves Arsenal with just one fit striker, with Kai Havertz set to continue to play a lead role in the side.
The German forward squandered some gilt-edged chances in the loss to Manchester United to continue Arsenal’s recent struggles in front of goal.
More to follow.
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