Coach Mikel Arteta on Friday said Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus is ready to return after missing the first games of the season with a knee injury.
Jesus underwent minor surgery on his knee before the season began after sustaining an injury at the World Cup in Qatar.
“It was a shock for him, after the pre-season he had to have another surgery, but he looks really healthy, he has been training really well all week so he ready to go,” the coach told reporters before the game. match against Fulham.
When asked if the Brazilian could be involved in Saturday’s game, Arteta was positive.
“He’s ready to go. (At the beginning?) Let’s see.”
There is speculation that Folarin Balogun and Kieran Tierney will leave the club, and with the transfer market closed on September 1, a lot could still happen.
“There are moves going on,” Arteta said. Obviously the last week will be really busy, but we can’t announce anything at the moment.”
“We need clarity on how many digits we will have and who can do what, but until the window closes…”
The deadline of the Saudi Pro League remains open longer and Arteta was asked if that was fair.
“No, because he’s a competitor now. That’s my opinion.”
Arsenal are one of three teams, along with Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester City, to have maximum points, following wins over Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace.
On Saturday, Arsenal host Fulham, who finished 10th last season, and start the season with a win over Everton but then a 3-0 loss to Brentford. However, Arteta is still full of praise for Marco Silva’s team.
“I think what Marco and the coaching staff have done is remarkable. The way they played last season, where they finished in the Premier League and especially the way they did, was remarkable,” the Spaniard said.
“He is a coach that I have always admired because they are very organized, they have very clear ideas about what they want to do… Tomorrow we will have a tough match.
