Mikel Arteta is concerned after seeing Gabriel Jesus pick up an injury for Arsenal on Tuesday night.
The Gunners headed off to Spain to take on Sevilla, desperate for a win after losing their last Champions League game to Lens.
Arsenal came through the test well, opening the scoring as Jesus pulled off a superb turn and pass to set up Gabriel Martinelli’s opener.
Jesus then turned goalscorer, bending a stunning strike into the top corner of Orjan Nyland’s goal.
Sevilla did pull one back through Nemanja Gudelj, but it wasn’t enough as Arsenal ran out 2-1 winners in Andalusia.
Mikel Arteta concerned about Gabriel Jesus injury
It wasn’t all good news for Arsenal though as Jesus picked up an injury.
The Brazilian striker was substituted with just about 10 minutes to play, seemingly picking up a muscle problem.
Arsenal boss Arteta spoke to TNT Sports after the final whistle and admitted his concern about Jesus.
Arteta admitted that Jesus ‘felt something’ in his hamstring and that Arsenal will assess the extent of the injury in the coming days.
Arteta added that Jesus immediately asked to be substituted, which is unusual for the former Manchester City striker as he never really does that even when carrying an injury.
“He felt something in his hamstring so let’s see,” said Arteta. “He straight away asked to be subbed which is not good news because Gab is not a player that does that at all so we’ll have to wait and see in the next few days,” he added.Jesus injury blow will intensify striker rumours
Jesus showed his Champions League quality against Sevilla and fans would have been hoping to see him really kick on after his goal and assist.
However, Jesus seemingly now faces a spell on the sidelines and rumours of Arsenal signing another striker will probably mount once again.
Ivan Toney is one target for the Gunners with Fabrizio Romano reporting that Arsenal have already asked about a deal for the Brentford forward.
That can only happen in January and Jesus will surely be back before then, but another injury for him leaves the Gunners a little short up top.
That could tempt Arteta into a big January move and Toney will be one of the top options on Arsenal’s wish list.
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