Arsenal learn how long Gabriel Jesus will be out as player with more goals than Lionel Messi considered as his replacement
According to reports, Arsenal has discovered the severity of the injuries sustained by Gabriel Jesus at the World Cup with Brazil.
Last week, Jesus complained of knee soreness during Brazil’s final group stage play against Cameroon.
He began the game but was replaced after 64 minutes. Later, it was revealed that he will miss the rest of the World Cup.
According to recent sources, the striker’s medial knee ligament has been injured.
Arsenal supporters have been anxiously awaiting information on the fitness of their key striker, who has been an integral part of the Gunners’ Premier League-leading squad.
In 14 league appearances, Jesus has scored five goals and provided five assists. His link-up play, creativity, and attacking output would be missed if he were to miss any time at the domestic level.
Existing players, such as Eddie Nketiah and Emile Smith Rowe, could step up in the event of a player’s absence, prompting Arsenal to enter the transfer market unintentionally.
Now, it appears that the Gunners are aware of how long Jesus will be out of action.
Arsenal learn Gabriel Jesus injury absence
According to 90min, Jesus will miss “several months” because of the knee injury he sustained while on World Cup duty.
In addition, according to the same source, the Gunners are considering recalling Folarin Balogun from his loan at Ligue 1 club Reims as cover.
The 21-year-old forward battled for consistency during his 18 league appearances for Middlesbrough in the Championship last season, despite scoring three goals and providing three assists.
However, he has received more favorable reviews in France, where he has scored eight goals in 15 matches in the country’s premier division.
As one of the most productive attackers in Ligue 1 this season, with more goals than Lionel Messi, a January return to Arsenal is now a possibility. If he returns to London, it remains to be seen whether the 21-year-old might serve as a suitable alternative for Jesus or Nketiah.
Arsenal learn how long Gabriel Jesus will be out as player with more goals than Lionel Messi considered as his replacement
