Arteta trials Arsenal theory that could deny transfer dash after Jesus injury
Gabriel Jesus has undergone knee surgery and is set to miss the start of Arsenal's season as Mikel Arteta prepared his squad to face Manchester City at Wembley in the FA Community Shield
"We made that decision. I’m sure he will be back soon and very fit," Arteta added.
The Germany international played as a striker during his time at Chelsea - but struggled for form at times and did not show the clinical edge needed to thrive as a striker in the Premier League. Havertz completed a £65million move to Arsenal this summer and was deployed as an attacking midfielder by Arteta throughout pre-season.
However, the Arsenal boss has shown faith in Havertz this afternoon as he lines up alongside Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli in attack - with Nketiah and Leandro Trossard among the substitutes. Folarin Balogun is once again absent from the squad after he was left out of the team to face Monaco.
The USMNT international has been linked with a move away from Arsenal this summer as he seeks regular first team football. The Gunners are thought to value Balogun at £50million - but the striker wants this asking price lowered with Inter Milan keen on signing the Hale End graduate.
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