Mikel Arteta speaks out on starting Gabriel Jesus in match against Sporting Lisbon
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has opened up on the chances of Gabriel Jesus being in the starting XI when he takes on Sporting Lisbon at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday.
LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 30: Gabriel Jesus celebrates Arsenal’s 2nd goal with Martin Odegaard during the Emirates Cup match between Arsenal and Sevilla at Emirates Stadium on July 30, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has opened up on the chances that Gabriel Jesus will start in their game against Sporting Lisbon on Thursday. Gabriel Jesus recently returned from injury at the weekend and was given 15 minutes of play in Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Fulham.
Gabriel Jesus sustained a knee injury at the World Cup in December and has only just returned. The 25-year-old had scored five goals and provided five assists for the shooters prior to his injury. His return to the team is a huge boost for Arsenal who are currently struggling to win the Premier League trophy and are also aiming to win the Europa League.
Arsenal host Sporting Lisbon at the Emirates Stadium for the second leg of the UEFA Europa League round of 16 after the first leg ended 2-2 in Portugal. The Gunners will look to secure a win over Sporting Lisbon to advance to the quarter-finals of the competition.
On the odds of Jesus starting Arsenal vs Sporting Lisbon game, Arteta said; “We have to manage his minutes, his involvement with the team. Every day in training he says his sensations are getting better. That’s really positive,” Arteta said, according to the journalist Karl Watts.
Arteta’s comments suggest that Gabriel Jesus might not feature against Sporting Lisbon but could be used from the bench if needed. The manager is keen to manage his minutes carefully as he doesn’t want to suffer another injury-related setback.
The return of Gabriel Jesus is a big boost for Arsenal, who have struggled with injuries this season. The Brazilian forward is known for his pace, dribbling skills and scoring ability. He’s been a key player for Arsenal this season and his return will give them more options going forward.
In summary, the return of Gabriel Jesus is good news for Arsenal as they look to finish this season strong. However, it remains to be seen whether he will start against Sporting Lisbon or come off the bench. Arteta’s priority is to carefully manage his minutes so he can avoid further injury-related setbacks.
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