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Arsenal have confirmed that Gabriel Jesús has injured the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, one of the most serious injuries that afflicts footballers.
The club announced that Jesús, who will probably be out for the remainder of the season, will undergo surgery in the coming days before beginning his recovery.
Jesus was stretchered off during Arsenal's FA Cup exit to Manchester United on Sunday after a first-half collision with Bruno Fernandes.
“Everyone at the club has been fully focused on supporting Gabby to ensure she is back to full fitness as soon as possible,” the Gunners said in a statement.
The striker's absence deals another blow to Mikel Arteta and Arsenal's dwindling title hopes, with talisman Bukayo Saka, who has barely missed a game in recent years, also injured.
'We are actively searching the market to improve the workforce. It’s been like that since day one,” Arteta said ahead of Wednesday’s north London derby.
Arsenal have confirmed that Gabriel Jesús requires surgery for an anterior cruciate ligament injury in his left knee.
He had to be stretchered off during Sunday's FA Cup elimination against Manchester United.
The Brazilian striker had to leave after a collision in the first half with Bruno Fernandes
'It would be naive not to do that. It is an opportunity to improve the squad. We are searching. We are trying. Let's see what we can do.”
His absence comes at a particularly inopportune time considering he had reached a good level of form.
Jesus has scored three goals in his last four Premier League games and also scored a hat-trick against Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals in December.
Furthermore, the Gunners' schedule does not let up, as next week they will return to Champions League action against Dinamo Zagreb, who are trying to hold on to the last place in the knockout play-off.
Jesus' injury leaves Arsenal with just one fit striker, and Kai Havertz will continue to play a prominent role in the team.
The German striker wasted some golden chances in the defeat against Manchester United to continue Arsenal's recent problems in front of goal.
Not only did he miss the chance to win the game from six meters into the dying embers, but he was the only star to miss his penalty in an agonizing shootout.
This generated criticism from sectors of the fans, who have wondered why Arsenal do not sign someone who is an absolute number nine.
