Arsenal striker had to be substituted against Man Utd in the FA Cup

Arsenal’s injury concerns continue to mount as Gabriel Jesus had to be stretchered off the pitch in the first half of their FA Cup tie against Manchester United.

Just when it looked like the Brazilian was back to his best and a consistent starter for the Gunners, a collision with Bruno Fernandes on the edge of the penalty area forced him off before the half-time whistle. Arsenal’s medical team rushed to the scene as the striker appeared to be in pain. Images of Jesus with his hands covering his face as he was carried off the pitch have fans fearing the worst.

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The Brazilian first joined Arsenal in the summer of 2022 as Arsenal hoped the Manchester City player would bring experience and attacking prowess to a team looking to challenge for the Premier League. He started straight away, but a knee injury in the middle of the season ruined his good start.

A look at the present shows that Jesus has largely become second fiddle to Kai Havertz. Until Bukayo Saka’s injury resulted in the Brazilian getting more playing time. A hat-trick and two more goals against Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup and the Premier League made him a regular again.

The injury comes at a terrible time for the Gunners as they remain weak in the attacking department.

Further information will follow when Mikel Arteta speaks after the conclusion of the FA Cup game.

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