Mikel Arteta voiced worry about Gabriel Jesus’ hamstring injury following the striker for Arsenal’s late substitution in a 2-1 victory over Sevilla.
The Brazilian was involved in both Gunners’ goals; in stoppage time in the first half, he skillfully set up his countryman Gabriel Martinelli, and in the second half, he sent the ball into the upper corner. Nemanja Gudelj gave Sevilla a response, but Arsenal held on to win three crucial Champions League points.
Arteta will be concerned about Jesus’ early departure ahead of Saturday’s Premier League game against Sheffield United. The 41-year-old manager of the Gunners stated: “Let’s see. He [Jesus] felt something in his hamstring.
“He straight away asked to be subbed which is not good news because he’s not a player that does that at all so we’ll have to wait and see in the next few days.” “You need magic moments in these games and you need the big players to step in and create those moments,” Arteta said, heaping praise on Jesus’ performance.