Overview
- Jesus featured off the bench against Club Brugge for his first competitive minutes since a severe knee injury, describing himself as "more than ready."
- Arteta praised the Brazilian's energy and quality on return after a carefully managed rehab that included full training from early November and a behind-closed-doors friendly.
- The manager noted Jesus and Viktor Gyokeres offer contrasting profiles and hinted he could use them together in future selections.
- Highly rated 15-year-old Max Dowman sustained ankle ligament damage last weekend and will miss several weeks, adding to Arsenal's fitness concerns.
- Arsenal face a heavy December schedule with Gabriel Magalhaes, Kai Havertz and Cristhian Mosquera expected to miss upcoming games, minor issues for Leandro Trossard and William Saliba, and Riccardo Calafiori fit for minutes in Bruges but suspended for Saturday.