Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus Set to be Out For Weeks After Undergoing Knee Operation
News 18Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus will miss the start of the Premier League season after manager Mikel Arteta confirmed Wednesday that the Brazilian has undergone a minor knee operation. It is a big blow because we had him back to his best, especially the way he played against Barcelona, and he was in good condition and we lost him.” Arteta said Jesus had been feeling “discomfort” in the knee for the past few weeks. He had some irritation in the knee and we had to get it resolved.” That leaves Arteta with Eddie Nketiah and United States international Folarin Balogun as the two outright strikers in the squad going into the start of the season, although Leandro Trossard and new signing Kai Havertz can also play up front. Balogun has drawn interest from other clubs in this transfer window after impressing on loan at French club Reims last season, although Jesus’ injury could make Arteta less willing to sell the striker.