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£45m Arsenal player now expected to be fit for Crystal Palace this weekend
Mikel Arteta has now been handed a big boost ahead of Arsenal’s return against Crystal Palace on Saturday.
Arteta’s squad are currently in Dubai enjoying a warm weather training camp, and must also be benefiting from an escape from recent noise.
Although they’ve still enjoyed a strong first half of the season, Arsenal have suffered a knock to their confidence following three consecutive defeats.
Moreover, their prospects of winning a trophy this season have also endured a significant blow given they’ve bowed out of the FA Cup at the first hurdle and lost ground in the title-race.
That being said, it’s not all doom and gloom considering the good work that’s also been done.
And via the , Mikel Arteta should have Gabriel Jesus back at his disposal when Arsenal host Palace this weekend.
The club’s woes in front of goal have been well documented of late, with Jesus missing the loss to Liverpool.
Jesus himself was struggling to find the net consistently before his minor injury set back – something Eddie Nketiah and Kai Havertz failed to help with.
And if the Brazilian is ready to start on Saturday, it seems an easy choice for Arteta.
Mikel Arteta should have Gabriel Jesus back when Arsenal face Crystal Palace
Whilst the report provided good news in regards to Jesus’ fitness, the information did also confirm that Oleksandr Zinchenko remains a big doubt.
The defender is suffering with a calf injury and Jakub Kiwior may be required at left-back again.
Perhaps the position is one of the priorities for Arsenal in January.
If the club could sign a defender on a short-term basis to cover at both right and left-back, it would really help.
Of course, we’re describing the profile of Jurrien Timber and Takehiro Tomiyasu, who are both currently missing for different reasons.
Either way, it’s a big boost for Arteta to potentially have Jesus back in his Arsenal team against Palace this weekend.
And although Arsenal seem to be taking a cautious approach in January, one pundit still thinks they made a huge mistake in the summer.