Gabriel Jesus, Thomas Partey – Arsenal injury news and return dates for Sheffield Utd clash
Arsenal have been dealt an injury scare ahead of their clash against Sheffield United. The Gunners will welcome Paul Heckingbottom's side to the Emirates Stadium on Saturday afternoon, but Mikel Arteta could be without his Champions League talisman Gabriel Jesus.
The Brazil international helped Arsenal secure top spot in Group B with a stellar performance against Sevilla on Tuesday night. However, unfortunately for Jesus, his display was tainted by hamstring concern which 'worries' his manager.
He's not the only player nursing a knock at the moment. Thomas Partey picked up a muscle injury shortly before the Sevilla tie and Arteta will be hoping to have the Ghanian back for the weekend.
So, with that being said, football.london has taken a look at the latest news to come out of the treatment room at London Colney.
Gabriel Jesus was excellent against Sevilla on Tuesday night, netting a goal and providing an assist but there was an injury worry when he pulled up clutching his hamstring late on in the game. Eventually, he limped off for Eddie Nketiah with ten minutes remaining on the night. It remains to be seen how serious the issue is.
Injury: Hamstring
Expected return date: N/A
What Arteta has said: «Big games are for big players. He needed to produce those moments to win in a stadium like this. He’s done it for us in a really big way. Then, really sad because he felt something in his hamstring and I’m worried about that.»
football.london understands that Partey sustained a thigh injury in training on Monday. A club statement read: «Thomas Partey misses out on tonight's game with a muscle issue.»
Injury: Thigh
Expected return date: N/A
What Arteta has said: «Thomas picked up an injury yesterday in training. Unfortunately, it’s
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