Mikel Arteta has revealed Gabriel Jesus will want an MRI scan to find out the extent of his groin damage.
The Gunners continued their unbeaten begin to the season with a 2-0 victory away at Aston Villa because of objectives from Leandro Trossard and Thomas Partey, however it might have been a unique story if Ollie Watkins had his capturing boots on.
It would solely be the second sport of the season however it is a large consequence for Arsenal given Villa are flying beneath Unai Emery and did the double over them final season.
Arteta supplies Jesus replace
Arsenal had been with out Gabriel Jesus for the sport and it was reported that the Brazilian had picked up a groin damage on Thursday.
Talking after the sport Arteta offered an replace on the 27-year-old and stated he would want to bear an MRI scan to grasp the total extent of the damage.
“On Thursday, sadly he felt one thing in his groin,” he instructed reporters.
“We have to assess him, we’d like an MRI scan to see. Most likely tomorrow, Monday we can have the outcomes and see if it’s a matter of days or perhaps weeks.”
It’s not solely a blow for Arsenal but additionally for Jesus and Arteta had been stuffed with reward for the Brazil worldwide throughout pre-season saying there was one thing completely different about him.
Jesus has had damage issues on the Emirates following his arrival from Manchester Metropolis in 2022 and has missed 34 video games throughout his time on the membership.
The ahead suffered with knee and hamstring points final season and relying on the extent of this damage it might drive Arsenal to enter the market within the ultimate days to convey an extra physique in.
The previous Metropolis man has made 70 look for the Gunners scoring 19 objectives and offering 15 assists, however Arsenal is not going to solely want him to remain match they may also want Jesus to step up if they’re to finish their wait of over 20 years for a Premier League title.
