Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus has returned to individual training after a seven-month lay-off with a knee injury.
The Brazil international has had an injury-plagued career since joining the Gunners from Manchester City in 2022.
He was in a rich vein of goalscoring form towards the end of last year, but picked up a serious knee injury against Manchester United in the FA Cup third round in January.
Jesus has since been on a long road to recovery, but it appears he could make his comeback pretty soon.
The 28-year-old has now posted a video of him training individually while being monitored by a club staff.
Jesus’ early return would be a huge boost for Arsenal
The Gunners have bolstered their attack this summer with the purchases of Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze.
As a result, manager Mikel Arteta has more depth and quality in the squad to handle potential absences due to injuries this campaign.
Jesus can be a menace to opposition defences on his day. He looked in exemplary form in December last year before his untimely setback.
He will be keen to prove his worth on his return. Jesus’ comeback would benefit the Gunners. He is brilliant at dribbling through tight spaces to unlock defences.
The Brazilian star can operate on the left wing, right wing or upfront. His versatility means that he could still play a big role for the Gunners.
There has been plenty of talk about Jesus’ future. He was linked with a potential return to Brazil earlier last month, but nothing materialised.
The £28 million-rated star has under two years remaining on his Arsenal contract.
He has one final chance to redeem himself this season. If he can’t make a big impact, he would most likely be offloaded by next summer.
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