Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus has shared an update on his recovery from injury as the Brazilian forward aims to get back stronger.
Jesus has been out of action since suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury during January’s FA Cup defeat at home to Manchester United. Despite being on the sideline, Jesus has regularly shared updates of his recovery on social media as he steps up his rehabilitation.
And Jesus has now provided an update on his recovery in Arsenal’s latest matchday programme. Arteta’s team thrashed Atletico Madrid on Tuesday evening last time out at the Emirates Stadium.
While the striker is making good progress in his recovery – it may still be some time until he is fit enough to be available for selection to Gunners boss Mikel Arteta. The 28-year-old was not included in the club’s Champions League squad – hinting that Arsenal do not expect him to be available for the majority of their group games.
Gabriel Jesus stretchered off injured during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Arsenal and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on January 12, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by James Gill – Danehouse/Getty Images)
“I’m feeling great. My knee is responding very well,” he said. “I’m looking forward to being around the team again soon, to come back to do what I love to do. It’s been too long.
“An injury like this, one that is so long, you split up the recovery periods into smaller timings. So now I’m at the stage where I need to hold myself back a little bit because I’m doing great work outside on the pitches, but it’s tricky because I need to not rush myself too hard over the line.
“When you can see the end it’s important you don’t push too hard, keep my feet on the floor, and then as soon as the time comes, I will be ready.”
Mikel Arteta will still be without club captain Martin Odegaard, who is set to miss Sunday’s game at home to Crystal Palace. The Norwegian is expected to be out for a few more weeks with a knee injury.
Arsenal are also without Kai Havertz and Noni Madueke – both of whom are also recovering from knee injuries that will keep them out until next month at the very earliest.
