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Gabriel Jesus has successfully undergone surgery to his right knee after suffering an injury during the Brazil v Cameroon World Cup group stage match on Friday. Arsenal news
Gabriel Jesus, 25 came off for Brazil during the 1-0 defeat in the 64th minute and it was announced that he will miss the rest of the World Cup with a knee problem.
Bad news for Arsenal. Gabriel Jesus will need to undergo surgery on the knee he injured at the World Cup, so it’s more serious than expected — confirmed as reported by @mcgrathmike. 🚨🚨🇧🇷 #AFC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 6, 2022
Gabriel could miss several months, could be three months. pic.twitter.com/CTlW5lu7nA
In a statement, Arsenal FC have confirmed that Brazilian striker Gabby will now begin his rehabilitation programme after a successful surgery to his right knee.
"Everyone at the club is supporting Gabby and will be working hard to get him back on the pitch as soon as possible," they added.
The Gunners have Eddie Nketiah as their striker back-up while Gabriel Martinelli can also play in a centre-forward role should Gabby's injury persist till the resume of the English Premier league season as reports reveal Jesus could be out for up to three months.
Arsenal are currently top of the Premier League table- - five points ahead of their nearest challengers Manchester City - and Jesus started every single game for Arteta's Gunners from the beginning of the season to the World Cup break.
On his Instagram account, Jesus said he would return stronger.
