Arsenal issue worrying Gabriel Jesus update just 10 days before Premier League season starts as fans say ‘it’s curtains’
ARSENAL have issued a worrying injury update on Gabriel Jesus just 10 days before the Premier League season starts.
The news has concerned Gunners fans, with some going as far to say “it’s curtains”.
Jesus will not appear in the club’s Emirates Cup clash with Monaco at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal have confirmed the Brazilian is out with a knee injury and will be assessed by the club’s medical staff.
Mikel Arteta’s side are set to begin their league campaign on August 12 at home to Nottingham Forest.
Supporters were quick to voice their concerns on social media, with one commenting: “Yep… it’s curtains…”
Another added: “We need a backup striker…”
A third fan also wrote: “This is very bad news!”
Meanwhile, one more supporter fumed: “What kind of bad luck is this?!”
Jesus missed 15 matches last season after suffering a knee injury at the World Cup.
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He was sidelined for three months as a result of the injury, with Eddie Nketiah coming into the side in his absence.
Nketiah starts in his place again against Monaco on Wednesday night, with Folarin Balogun also an option if Jesus is not fit to face Forest next weekend.
The American striker starred on loan at Reims in France last season and has been linked with a move away from the Emirates Stadium.
Despite interest from Italian giants Inter Milan, he remains an Arsenal player with less than two weeks until the campaign starts.