Which Arsenal games will Gabriel Jesus miss following World Cup injury?
Here's exactly what GOAL knows about Jesus' injury so far...
What is Gabriel Jesus' injury?
Jesus had been dealing with a knee problem for several weeks at Arsenal before the World Cup. It seems his exploits for Brazil against Cameroon aggravated the issue, which has ruled him out of what remains of the World Cup. He has since returned to England and Arsenal have confirmed that he has undergone surgery on his right knee.
Which Arsenal games will Gabriel Jesus miss?
Jesus could miss a string of important games for Arsenal. It includes the return of the Premier League and a significant portion of the Gunners' FA Cup campaign, should they be successful in the competition.
| Date | Fixture | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| December 26, 2022 | West Ham (H) | Premier League |
| December 31, 2022 | Brighton (A) | Premier League |
| January 3, 2023 | Newcastle (H) | Premier League |
| January 9, 2023 | Oxford (A) | FA Cup 3rd Round |
| January 15, 2023 | Tottenham (A) | Premier League |
| January 22, 2023 | Manchester United (H) | Premier League |
| January 27/28/29, 2023 | N/A | FA Cup 4th Round |
| February 4, 2023 | Everton (A) | Premier League |
| February 11, 2023 | Brentford (H) | Premier League |
| February 15, 2023 | Manchester City (H) | Premier League |
| February 18, 2023 | Aston Villa (A) | Premier League |
| February 25, 2023 | Leicester (A) | Premier League |
| March 1/2, 2023 | N/A | FA Cup 5th Round |
When will Gabriel Jesus be back?
Before undergoing surgery, it was anticipated that Jesus will be sidelined for about a month.
However, having to go under the knife to correct the issue means it's likely the forward faces a more lengthy spell on the sidelines. The forward will reportedly miss two to three months of action according to teammate Granit Xhaka, leaving the Gunners a man short up front for a significant portion of the remaining season.
Should Jesus' recovery take closer to three months, the Brazilian should be back for Arsenal's Premier League fixture against Bournemouth on March 4 and just in time for Arteta's side's return to Europa League action on March 9.