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Gabriel Jesus Offers Hope as Recovery from Injury Progresses

ACL setback sidelines Arsenal’s Brazilian striker

Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus continues his long road back from injury, offering another encouraging update that has drawn attention from fans and staff alike. The Brazilian has been absent since mid-January after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear during the FA Cup third round clash at home to Manchester United. Surgery followed soon after, ruling Jesus out for the remainder of a campaign that saw Arsenal reach the semi-finals of the Champions League.

Recovery gains momentum six months post-surgery

Now more than six months since going under the knife, Jesus has kept Arsenal supporters updated on his rehabilitation journey. In his most recent social media post, the 28-year-old shared footage of himself back on the grass, fuelling cautious optimism. Accompanying the post was a cryptic yet emotive caption: “Only God and I Know…”

While it is not yet confirmed whether he is training at full intensity, the sight of him outdoors has been warmly received. This is Jesus’ second update in recent weeks. At the end of June, he posted a 35-second video showing himself in Arsenal training gear, engaged in skipping drills and resistance band exercises. The footage concluded with him jumping from a crouched lunge into a squat.

Additional clips captured Jesus leaping forward from a squat and running on a treadmill, clear signs of increasing strength and mobility.

Squad competition grows as Arsenal strengthen

Jesus is expected to miss the start of the 2025/26 season, and his timeline for full fitness remains uncertain. When he does return, competition for a place in Mikel Arteta’s squad will be intense. Arsenal are close to securing Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres, who would provide direct competition in the centre-forward role.

Out wide, Arsenal’s options look set to expand too, with Noni Madueke’s imminent arrival from Chelsea enhancing attacking depth and flexibility.

With Jesus edging closer to full fitness, the coming weeks could be crucial for both player and club. His next post may not just document progress, but signal a return that Arsenal fans have long waited for.