Mikel Arteta

Gabriel Jesus hasn't played for Arsenal since before the World Cup because of a knee injury, but he's in line to return to the squad in the near future.

For example, [this morning he took a huge step towards being back in action for Arsenal](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/gabriel-jesus-training-arsenal-sporting-26419269) by participating in a full training session at London Colney before the squad flew out to Lisbon. But it remains to be seen what the situation is with Jesus. "It’s great to have the knowledge of someone from the country." "We have brought a few players and you will see who is available." [Arsenal wonderkids drafted in as Mikel Arteta is without senior stars for Sporting CP clash](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/mikel-arteta-arsenal-sporting-cp-26408799) [Arsenal offered risky Premier League title-winning scenario ahead of Liverpool and Man City test](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/arsenal-title-scenario-liverpool-city-26411978) [Arsenal's five immediate Leandro Trossard replacements vs Sporting CP with Gabriel Jesus hope](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/arsenal-trossard-replacement-gabriel-jesus-26406734) [FA investigating Arsenal celebrations after last-minute Reiss Nelson winner vs Bournemouth](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/fixtures-results/fa-reiss-nelson-arsenal-bournemouth-26398371) [Arsenal news and transfers LIVE: All the latest news, rumours and gossip from the Emirates Stadium](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-news-transfers-live-jesus-26414570) And because the issue was worse than initially feared, an operation was required and subsequently completed successfully.

The Arsenal boss was coy on whether Jesus had travelled to Portugal for Arsenal's Europa League clash.

“It’s true as well when we’ve wanted to rotate players they’ve been injured and unavailable. “Of course everyone wants to play,” said Arteta. “We will try not to rush him back,” said Arteta.

DANIEL MATTHEWS: Mikel Arteta has warned Arsenal supporters that Gabriel Jesus will need time to rediscover his best once the striker makes his ...

'We discussed the situation and we had a very similar opinion about that,' Arteta said. 'For me he is one of the best in the world. For sure, he is going to help us a lot in the next few months.' Sporting dropped into the Europa League despite beating Tottenham here earlier this season. He is a great guy and a great player,' Martinelli added. as Gunners boss refuses to confirm whether the Brazilian will play on Thursday night

Arsenal are handed a huge boost as Gabriel Jesus returns to first team training ahead of the Europa League clash with Sporting CP.

The goals have continued to be spread around, with Nketiah taking his chances and Gabriel Martinelli also chipping in plenty. However, despite a wobble in early February, they have come through it and still hold a five-point advantage over Manchester City in the current table. At the time the time he was ruled out, the Gunners had only dropped five points from a possible 42 in the Premier League.

Mikel Arteta has refused to confirm if Gabriel Jesus has travelled for Arsenals Europa League last-16 first-leg clash with Sporting.

"Sometimes it's been difficult and players have to deserve to play the minutes. "Tomorrow we're going to face a really difficult opponent. For sure we will try to pick the best team to win the game. It's true as well when we've wanted to rotate players they've been injured and unavailable. "Of course everyone wants to play. We try to accommodate.

Real Madrid are considering a move for Mikel Arteta as they consider Carlo Ancelotti's future at the club.The experienced Italian is currently in the.

[Arsenal](https://talksport.com/sport/football/team/113203/arsenal/) can go all the way in the title race, Arteta’s efforts will no doubt be tipped as a contender for manager of the season for the Gunners’ campaign. As well as transforming the playing squad with the Gunners, Arteta has put the north London side in contention for the Premier League title. [experienced Italian](https://talksport.com/who/carlo-ancelotti/) is currently in the hot seat at the Santiago Bernabeu but has clashed with club president Florentino Perez this term with results and team selections a source of contention.

Despite having won the treble in the first season on his second spell in charge, Carlo Ancelotti's future at Real Madrid is not assured beyond the end of ...

[linked](https://www.football-espana.net/2023/03/07/zinedine-zidane-could-return-for-third-spell-at-real-madrid-if-carlo-ancelotti-leaves-this-summer) with a possible third spell in charge at the Santiago Bernabeu, while Mauricio Pochettino and Real Madrid Castilla boss Raul Gonzalez are also potential candidates. Arteta has led The Gunners magnificently this season, and they could win the Premier League for the first time in almost 20 years. [could](https://www.football-espana.net/2023/03/07/carlo-ancelotti-future-uncertain-at-real-madrid-reveals-fabrizio-romano) be giving his marking orders in the summer.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is reportedly being considered by Real Madrid president Florentino Perez as pressure mounts on Carlo Ancelotti.

A return to Europe’s premier competition beckons, however, with the Gunners top of the Premier League with 12 games remaining. Arteta has done an incredible job at the Emirates with his side defying the odds to sit top of the Premier League, five points above reigning champions Manchester City. [It is said that Arteta ‘could be the next covered manager of Real Madrid’.](https://twitter.com/BlancaRemontada/status/1633244437076746241) The atmosphere is ‘not the best’ at this moment in time with Ancelotti’s exit edging closer. Ancelotti led the Spanish giants to Champions League glory last term and his side already have one foot in the quarter-finals of this season’s competition after a 5-2 last-16 first-leg win at Liverpool. Potential success in Europe is likely to be what is keeping Ancelotti in a job at this moment in time.

MIKEL ARTETA has shrugged off reports linking him to Real Madrid and pledged his future to Arsenal.The Gunners boss has not forgotten the show of fait.

[Pep Guardiola’s](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/pep-guardiola/) former Manchester City assistant who was appointed to replace Unai Emery in December 2019. [Arsenal](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196653/arsenal/) to 2025, insists he is not even thinking about a potential return to Spain. [ market for a new coach to replace the veteran Carlo Ancelotti](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21639983/arsenal-mikel-arteta-real-madrid-boss-potential-team/), who is being lined up to become Brazilian national coach in the summer. [FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS](https://www.thesun.co.uk/betting/20812234/free-bets/) [ Florentino Perez has identified 40-year-old Arteta](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21635735/arsenal-arteta-real-madrid-ancelotti-perez/) as the man to take over at the Bernabeu. [ Gunners boss](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/mikel-arteta/) has not forgotten the show of faith from owner Stan Kroenke when he was handed a new contract last April despite the team faltering in the race for the top four.

Gabriel Jesus has not played for Arsenal since before the World Cup but has returned to training after undergoing surgery on a knee injury sustained while ...

What I can tell is that I’m fully focused on what I’m doing here and extremely proud and grateful to do what I’m doing in this football club. “He is a great guy and a great player,” he said of his compatriot. But [Arteta](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/mikel-arteta) was less straightforward over his £45million striker who [underwent surgery after suffering a knee injury](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/arsenal-gabriel-jesus-injury-brazil-28669292) at the [World Cup](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/world-cup-2022?service=responsive). “We play for Arsenal and I think everyone has this responsibility.” He has scored four in the last four. [win over Bournemouth last weekend](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/arsenal-bournemouth-premier-league-report-29372847), Arteta said of Jesus: “He's not far now. Speaking in the Estadio Jose Alvalade after Arsenal’s flight was delayed, Arteta added: “We will try not to rush him (Jesus) back. “I have said it many times but for me, he is one of the best in the world. For sure, he is going to help us a lot in the next few months.” “We have brought a few players and you will see tomorrow who is available.” Before the But Arteta - and later a club spokesman - declined to say if his star striker was on the plane and has the chance to make a shock comeback against Sporting. He's not very close but he is not far at all.”