Find out the latest injury update for Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus and when is he expected to return to the game
25 year old Gabriel Jesus, has started each of Arsenal’s 14 Premier League games this year, contributing six assists and scoring five goals. The Gunners have surpassed the reigning champions Manchester City by five points at the top of the league thanks to the Brazilian’s strong play.
Gabriel Jesus Latest Injury Update Status And Recovery Return Date News
However, Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal, will need to adjust to life without Jesus after the striker damaged his medial ligament during Brazil’s 1-0 loss to Cameroon on Friday. Jesus underwent surgery, and Arsenal has stated that he will soon begin his rehabilitation.
Gabriel Jesus Injury Update, Return Date
In the 64th minute of Brazil’s 1-0 loss, Gabriel Jesus was substituted, and it was later revealed that he will miss the remainder of the World Cup due to a knee injury. The striker suffered medial ligament damage.
Arsenal revealed that the 25-year-old has undergone surgery and has begun his recuperation. An Arsenal statement read:
Gabby will now begin his rehabilitation programme. Everyone at the club is supporting Gabby and will be working hard to get him back on the pitch as soon as possible.”
Gabriel Jesus Return Date
Recovery from surgery on a medial ligament takes about 12 weeks, says Dr. Rajpal Brar, a physical therapist expert. Although Arsenal has not verified the specifics of the procedure, according to the Daily Telegraph, it was performed to treat the medial ligament damage.
As a result, Jesus could miss up to 10 games for Arsenal. Both their journey to the Amex to play Brighton on New Year’s Eve and their first game after the World Cup against West Ham at the Emirates on Boxing Day will unquestionably be without him.
Jesus will also miss Arsenal’s matches against Oxford in the FA Cup as well as their matches against Newcastle, Tottenham, and Manchester United in January. Jesus will also be eliminated from the FA Cup’s fourth round if they defeat Oxford; the opponent has not yet been determined.
Jesus won’t participate in the rest of Brazil’s World Cup campaign, but he could still win a medal of honor. Tite’s team defeated South Korea 4-1 on Monday to advance to the tournament’s quarterfinals, where they will play Croatia on Friday.