Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus is facing a suspected ACL injury following the FA Cup match against Manchester United on Sunday.
Gabriel Jesus made an impactful start but had to leave the game after just 41 minutes, leading to Raheem Sterling stepping in.
Since joining Arsenal from Manchester City in 2022, the 27-year-old has faced various injuries, and this latest situation may keep him sidelined for an extended period.
Despite this setback, Jesus had been performing well, netting six goals in his last seven appearances. This situation may prompt Arsenal to explore options in the January transfer window to provide additional support for Kai Havertz in the centre-forward role.
Meanwhile, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has expressed his regret over not taking the opportunity to revamp his squad during the summer transfer window. Guardiola has come to realize the significant impact of injuries on his team’s performance this season, which has not met expectations.
As a proactive step, City are looking to refresh their lineup in the January window. They have already agreed on a fee for Lens defender Abdukodir Khusanov and are currently in talks for Eintracht Frankfurt forward Omar Marmoush.
Pep Guardiola reflected on his decision not to pursue more signings in the summer, admitting it may have been a missed opportunity.
With only Savinho and the returning Ilkay Gündogan added to the squad, he recognized the need for a more extensive recruitment strategy, especially in light of the injury challenges faced this season.
“I thought I could rely on our existing players, but after the injuries, it’s clear that we should reconsider and strengthen the team,” he stated.