We don’t know when Jesus will return – Arsenal boss, Arteta
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta was unable to offer any positive news regarding the injury status of Gabriel Jesus and Emile Smith Rowe.
- Jesus injured against Sevilla
- Smith Rowe missed West Ham clash
- Arteta hints at “weeks” before return
WHAT HAPPENED? The Gunners are preparing to take on Newcastle on Saturday without two of their key forwards. Jesus has been absent since picking up a knock against Sevilla last Tuesday, And Arteta has hinted that the duo may not be coming back anytime soon, claiming that it could be “weeks” before they take to the pitch again.
WHAT THEY SAID: Quizzed specifically on the Hale End academy graduate, the Spaniard responded: “Nothing has changed. He [Smith Rowe] will be out for weeks. We have another training session so there is a possibility but I don’t know.”
Arteta’s response was similarly despondent regarding Jesus’ status. Asked about the Brazilian’s availability more generally before the November international break, the Gunners bossed added: “I cannot guarantee that. I said it will be weeks.”
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THE BIGGER PICTURE: The double injury hit adds to Arsenal’s injury woes while summer signing Jurrien Timber suffered an awful knee injury on Premier League opening day which sees him out until next year. Newcastle, though, will be flying high at what will undoubtedly be a rocking St. James’ Park.
Source: Goal.com
