Arsenal received a significant injury boost when Gabriel Jesus returned to training during their trip to Dubai.
Jesus missed the Gunners’s FA Cup match against Liverpool, which ended in a 2-0 loss. The Brazilian striker has a “minor knee issue,” according to the club.
Arteta is upset over losing the FA Cup, but he respects Arsenal’s performance.
Although it was uncertain how long Jesus would be sidelined, Arsenal hoped the injury was not catastrophic.
Jesus had knee surgery last term, thus he missed the season’s opening.
A hamstring injury also kept him out of action for several weeks in October and November, and Mikel Arteta would have suffered a serious setback if he had missed any more time.
However, Jesus has been practicing with the Gunners while they are in Dubai for a warm-weather training camp.
Jesus was shown playing a small-sided game with a ball at his feet and challenging little Lino Sousa to an aerial duel.
Jesus’ return would be a significant boost for Arsenal, who are playing their next game on Saturday against Crystal Palace. The Gunners’ title challenge has stalled in recent weeks.
Jesus’s health will be vital as Arsenal looks to turn around their season after three straight losses, as Arteta has stated that it is not “realistic” for them to recruit a striker this month.
At the end of the month, the Gunners plays a trip to Nottingham Forest in preparation for a crucial stretch of matches in February that includes matches against Porto, Liverpool, West Ham, Burnley, and Newcastle.