Arsenal’s forward Gabriel Jesus is facing a challenging period as he looks set for an extended spell on the sidelines after sustaining a serious knee injury during their FA Cup loss to Manchester United.

Injury Update and Concerns

The Brazilian forward was stretchered off the pitch after a collision with Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes, which occurred just before halftime in the Gunners’ third-round exit.

While Jesus is scheduled for further tests on Tuesday to evaluate the extent of the injury, early reports are raising concerns over possible cartilage or ligament damage to his knee.

Potential Impact on Arsenal’s Season

With Mikel Arteta already grappling with the absence of star player Bukayo Saka, losing Jesus for an extended period is another significant blow to the team.

The coach expressed his worry after the match, stating, “Big worry, that’s my feeling,” when asked about the injury.

Arteta added that Jesus was in significant pain when leaving the field and feared that the injury was more serious than initially thought.

Only One Striker Left for Arsenal

As a result of this setback, Arsenal’s striking options have been drastically reduced.

The team is now left with just one fit striker, and Kai Havertz is expected to take on a more prominent role in the coming matches.

Arsenal’s supporters are hoping that Havertz can step up and help fill the void left by Jesus during this critical period in the season.

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