Mikel Arteta has provided a much-needed lift to the title-seeking efforts of Arsenal. It has been in confirmation that important attacking duo Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus are almost on the verge of returning. The Spaniard disclosed that both strikers would be part of the team in the next few weeks. Also, there would be no worry regarding the power of the squad amidst an overloaded schedule.
Havertz’s Versatile Void
Anxious of losing his innovative German, Havertz, who became an integral part of the Arteta system. He has been out of action since August due to a recalcitrant ankle injury. The 25-year-old has been sorely missing. Last season, he scored 13 and delivered seven assists in all events. His score lines that played well as a false nine or on the left wing.
The Long-Awaited Jesus Comeback
Meanwhile, Jesus has been through a lengthy recovery process after seeking an ACL tear in Brazil duty in October 2023. The 27-year-old Brazilian has not played since May and last season he was the leading goal-scorer with 16 goals, His pressing and link-up play a part of the high-octane Arsenal style.
The Arteta Pressure: “Close, Very Close”
Arteta in his pre-match press conference admitted that they have really missed them and that their quality and energy cannot be replaced. Kai has been training with the team a couple days, and Gabi is recovering better than expected. They’re both close, very close. Provided that nothing goes wrong, it is possible that they may be engaged earlier than we imagined. Arteta had lowered expectations, be aware that there was a risk-averse attitude to prevent failures, particularly, when it comes to competing in the Champions League against Bayern Munich midweek.
Supercharged Attack and Title Dreams
The presence of the attacking duo would be a hyperpower to the Arsenal attack. The Gunners has so far been largely dependent on Leandro Trossard and Bukayo Saka to provide goals this term. Saka being the sole player with 10 goals. This optimism by Arteta highlights the strength of the Gunners but fans will wish that they will not encounter any more hitches in a season characterized by depth in the squad and injury management.
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