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Gabriel Jesus Returns to Arsenal First-Team Training After ACL Layoff

Arteta is easing the forward back with no set comeback date.

Overview

  • Arsenal released footage confirming Jesus trained with teammates at London Colney on Thursday and Friday after a 10‑month recovery from a January ACL tear.
  • Arteta praised Jesus as "full of energy" and said his reintegration will be step‑by‑step, declining to name a return match while some outlets suggest early to mid‑December as a possibility.
  • Jesus is not expected to feature against Sunderland, with Arsenal emphasizing managed progression to match fitness.
  • Injuries to other forwards, including a hamstring issue for summer signing Viktor Gyokeres, heighten the value of Jesus rejoining the squad.
  • Transfer speculation linking Flamengo, Palmeiras and Everton persists, but Jesus says he plans to stay through his 2027 contract and Arteta signals he intends to keep him given squad needs.