All the latest Arsenal injury news and return dates ahead of the Gunnersand#039; Game against Sheffield United this weekend
Gabriel Jesus with the ball at his feet during the Arsenal game.
Latest Arsenal injury news ahead of Sheffield Utd game with Gabriel Jesus update (Image: Jesus Ruiz/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)
Arsenal have been hit by an injury scare ahead of their game against Sheffield United. The Gunners welcome Paul Heckingbottomand’s side to the Emirates Stadium on Saturday afternoon, but Mikel Arteta could be without his Champions League talisman Gabriel Jesus.
The Brazil international helped Arsenal secure top spot in Group B against Sevilla on Tuesday night. But unfortunately for Jesus, his screen was smeared with hamstring anxiety that both#039;care and#039; his manager. Heand isn’t the only player suffering from a knock at the moment. Thomas Partey picked up a muscle injury just before the Sevilla draw and Arteta hopes to have the Ghanaian back at the weekend.
Therefore, football.london took a look at the latest news from the London Colney dressing room.
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Gabriel Jesus
Gabriel Jesus was excellent against Sevilla on Tuesday night, scoring and providing an assist, but suffered an injury setback when he withdrew late in the game with a hamstring strain. He later limped on to Eddie Nketiah with ten minutes to go. It remains to be seen how serious it is.
What Arteta said: “Big games are for big players. He had to produce those moments to win in a stadium like this. He did it for us in a very big way. Then very sad because he felt something in his thigh muscle. and I’m worried about that .” ;
the party of Thomas
football.london understands Partey injured his thigh during training on Monday. The club’s announcement reads: andquot;Thomas Partey will miss tonight’s match with a muscle problem.andquot;
What Arteta said: “Tomaso was injured during training yesterday. Unfortunately, it’s a muscle injury. We don’t know the extent of that – that’s a big disadvantage for us.andquot;
Jurrien Timber
football.london understands that the Netherlands international underwent a successful operation and is now recovering and #039; about his rehabilitation. He featured in a match against Man United earlier this season.
football.london spoke to Timber after the match, where the 22-year-old was still using two crutches to get around. He was asked how he felt about the recovery, fast and good, well and#039; was the answer. He will be sorely missed, especially as the club cannot find a suitable replacement in the summer transfer window.
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Latest Arsenal injury reports with three doubtful for Sheffield United amid concerns over Gabriel Jesus