Gabriel Jesus conditions for Arsenal return as Mikel Arteta is without senior players against Fulham
Will Gabriel Jesus be making his comeback to the Arsenal squad for their Premier League match against Fulham this afternoon? We will find out about an hour before kick-off when the starting line-up and substitutes are announced.
Mikel Arteta may need some of the players on the bench to make an impact during the game at Craven Cottage.
Jesus has been absent from the team for four months since his last appearance in Arsenal’s 2-0 away win against Wolves before the World Cup break.
He sustained knee medial ligament damage while playing for Brazil, which necessitated surgery.
Despite missing the last 15 games in all competitions, there is good news that the 25-year-old Gabriel Jesus has fully recovered from his injury.
It’s great to hear that the 25-year-old player has made a full recovery and has been able to take part in a full training session with Arsenal. Although there had been speculation that he would travel to Portugal for the Europa League round of 16 first-leg clash against Sporting CP, it appears that the decision was made for him to remain in England.
This may be due to the coach’s consistent stance on reintegrating the player at the right time, following his absence from the last 15 games across all competitions. It’s encouraging to see that the team is taking a cautious approach to ensure the player’s full recovery and readiness to return to the pitch.
“We will try not to rush him back, we will try to make a fair assessment between what he needs and when is comfortable and as well giving the team a boost that it’s going to need in the next few weeks for sure,” the Spaniard told football.london. “Everything is going well, he needs time as well to get himself that confidence and that physical state that is necessary to compete with a free mind and once he’s free to do that, we will throw him in.”
It’s possible that Arteta views the upcoming Fulham game as an opportunity to reintegrate Jesus back into the team, but it’s important to note that the coach has been cautious with players returning from long-term injuries in the past. This suggests that even if Jesus is included in the matchday squad, he may not start the game at Craven Cottage.
If Jesus does make it into the squad, it’s likely that he will be among the substitutes, where he could potentially make his first Premier League appearance since November 12.
It’s important for the team to balance the need to reintegrate the player with the need to ensure that he is fully recovered and ready to contribute to the team’s success in the long run.
As such, Arteta may opt to ease Jesus back into the team gradually, using him as a substitute and gradually increasing his game time as he continues to build his fitness and form.
That’s a good point. It’s possible that Arteta may decide to keep Jesus out of the matchday squad for the Fulham game in order to keep him fresh for upcoming fixtures against Sporting CP and Crystal Palace.
In this scenario, the Premier League rules regarding a 20-man matchday squad would come into play, which means that Jesus could be one of the four senior players left out.
If this happens, it could create an opportunity for one of Arsenal’s talented youngsters, such as Amario Cozier-Duberry, to earn a call-up to the squad. This would provide a natural attacking option, particularly if Jesus, Leandro Trossard, and Eddie Nketiah are not involved in the game against Fulham.
It’s always exciting to see young players given a chance to prove themselves at the highest level, and Cozier-Duberry could be one to watch if he does make it into the squad.
Gabriel Jesus conditions for Arsenal return as Mikel Arteta is without senior players against Fulham
