Arsenal sweating over Jesus' availability for FA Cup clash against Liverpool
Arsenal are sweating on the fitness of Gabriel Jesus for today’s FA Cup third round tie against Liverpool.
Mail Sport understands the Brazil international has suffered a knee injury.
The severity of the issue is unclear - but there is hope it will not be a long-term problem.
The development means Jesus is a doubt for today’s crunch clash at the Emirates Stadium.
If Jesus misses out, it will be a blow to Mikel Arteta’s side - who are hoping to return to winning ways following a run of two successive losses.
Provided Arsenal aren’t required to play in a replay against Jurgen Klopp’s side - Jesus, if deemed unfit enough to play, will have time to recover ahead of the Gunners’ next match against Crystal Palace on January 20.
The former Manchester City star has a history of knee concerns.
He missed the opening weeks of the season due a knee problem and missed three months of last season after undergoing surgery on the joint.
The South American also missed around a month with a hamstring injury between October and November.
Elsewhere, there is also doubt over the availability of Oleksandr Zinchenko, who is suffering with a calf injury.
Zinchenko missed last weekend’s loss at Fulham with the injury.
Arsenal’s season has been beset by injuries. Aside from Jesus and Zinchenko - they are currently without Thomas Partey, Jurrien Timber and Fabio Vieira.
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