The Arsenal manager says the Gunners will look at options as they consider replacing Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus in the January transfer window.
How was everything?
Arsenal have been devastated by a knee injury suffered by Gabriel Jesus while playing for Brazil in the World Cup. An exact return date for the striker has yet to be given, but the Brazilian is expected to be sidelined for up to three months after undergoing surgery in London earlier this week.
What did Arteta say about Gabriel Jesus?
Asked after the Gunners’ 3-0 win against Lyon in the Dubai Super Cup if the Brazilian’s injury would affect the Gunners’ January transfer plans, the Arsenal head coach said it affects who they are as a team because Gabriel Jesus gives them so much so what can they do after that, when they know the time frame of his recovery and when they know to get him back, they will look at the options and try to make the right decision.
Asked if he likes the strength of his squad, the Spanish manager added that he feels his squad is really good. According to Mikel Arteta, unfortunately they have had injuries and will try to figure out what they can do to be strong. They have players, they have many accompanying players. “The question is do we have players that can give us the performance and consistency that we need to maintain and improve where we are?” he said.
What will happen after this for the Gunners?
Arsenal play their second and final game in the Dubai Super Cup on Tuesday when they host the Rossoneri.
Brazilian star and former player Ronaldo Nazario sent his support to the compatriot after Gabriel Jesus suffered a knee injury at the World Cup.
A little about the topic
The Gunners’ Gabriel is set to spell on the sidelines after suffering a knee injury at the 2022 World Cup that forced the forward to go under the knife. Brazilian legend Ronaldo Nazario, who has suffered multiple knee injuries in his own career, sent a message of support to his compatriot and urged Gabriel to ignore any detractors.
Ronaldo Nazario talks about Gabriel Jesus
A former Brazilian IG player wrote that they cannot control what others say and will live in the dark times of hate speech normalization. But according to Ronaldo Nazario, they can filter what goes into their ears.
“Let your image, Gabriel, not be based on what others say. May you never forget where you came from, because the boy who had the dream of being a player did not take the easy path, full of opportunities and privileges,” said he. The Brazilian says that Gabriel Jesus did the impossible. The impossible is extraordinary. Jesus left Peri’s garden to conquer the world. He won several titles, was a scorer, Copa America champion and decisive in the first achievement of the Tite era. He is an Olympic champion, principal in the Golden Brazil.
Brazil star Ronaldo Nazario also highlighted many of the No. 9 Gunners’ career accomplishments so far and wished him good bets to return to full fitness.
Ronaldo added that Gabriel Jesus is the Brazilian with the highest average goals in Premier League history. While many insist on comparing trajectories for an athlete’s disqualification, Ronaldo Nazario is here today to remind them that their story is unique. They came to the national team with a lot of merit and hope they still have their own football. To overcome what needs to be overcome, to face what to face, to believe in the dream, because they brought him there. Ronaldo wishes the Brazilian a speedy recovery.