Gabriel Jesus makes shock injury admission before Arsenal vs Bayern Munich clash

On the eve of Arsenal's Champions League quarter-final clash with Bayern Munich, striker Gabriel Jesus has made a surprising admission about his ongoing injury struggles.

The 27-year-old Brazilian revealed that he can't recall the last time he played without experiencing pain. Jesus has been battling a persistent knee issue since the 2022 World Cup, which required surgery and has caused several flare-ups of swelling in recent matches.

Despite these challenges, Jesus remains focused on helping Arsenal achieve success this season. He returned for the crucial match against title rivals Manchester City and boasts an impressive record in the Champions League.

For Jesus, being fit and prepared for significant games is paramount, and he appears to be regaining form at the perfect moment. Although he has yet to win the Champions League, it's clearly in his sights now, reports the Mirror.

Jesus stated: «I don't remember the last day I played football without pain so I cannot complain. I'm just trying to recover good to be ready. I personally don't normally want to talk about my fitness. After the World Cup I had that injury in my knee and I recovered so well, but had a setback after the pre-season..

»I played in like three 90 minute games in a row and again a pain in the knee. Then after training, I had a kick in the knee. I'm just trying to get fit and help Arsenal as soon as I can. Unfortunately, I've been having some problems and people don't always see that. But mentally, I try to be strong in my mind. That's it."

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