Arsenal grapple with significant blows as star players Gabriel Jesus and Thomas Partey face weeks off the pitch due to muscle injuries. The Gunners are now on the ropes, scrambling to recalibrate their lineup for upcoming decisive matches.
Inside the Injury Ward
Gabriel Jesus and Thomas Partey, cornerstone figures for Mikel Arteta, find themselves benched following muscle strains. Jesus pulled a hamstring in the victorious clash against Sevilla.
In contrast, Partey’s thigh acted up during training just before that game. Arteta forecasts a hiatus for both until the international break next month.
Yet, there’s a cloud of apprehension over Partey, with extra medical evaluations on the horizon. This fuels speculation that his recovery might stretch longer than expected.
Arteta Opens Up on Partey Dilemma
The gaffer, Arteta, voiced his angst regarding Partey’s ailment. He pinpointed the injury’s timing during the final prep for Sevilla.
“This isn’t a fallout from his stint with Ghana. After a hiatus, he needed game time,”
Arteta elucidated.
He further shed light on the strategic call to bench Partey against Chelsea, reserving him for Sevilla. A visibly troubled Arteta reflected,
“We strive to avert such setbacks. Had he been injured against Chelsea or City, fingers would point at us for being hasty. And now, post a rest, he’s hurt. Football’s unpredictability strikes again.”
Jesus Battles Injuries, Again
Losing Gabriel Jesus is a gut punch for Arsenal. Fresh from a brilliant display against Sevilla, where he netted one and set up another, this injury exacerbates his turbulent season, shadowed by an earlier knee injury.
Arteta, discussing Jesus, stated,
“Medical reports indicate a muscle strain. We’re possibly looking at weeks off. Gabriel’s healing speed is often a wild card. He has this knack to bounce back unexpectedly. But given his form and national commitments, this is a hitch.”
The timing couldn’t be more ill-fated for Arsenal. With a roster of pivotal matches ahead, recalibration is the name of the game. The absence of Jesus and Partey nudges Arsenal to tap into their reserves, harnessing the depth to weather this storm.
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