Gabriel Jesus gives update on Arsenal injury to hand Mikel Arteta major boost

Gabriel Jesus suffered an ACL injury in January while playing for Arsenal and has been providing regular updates on his recovery as he looks to return to the pitch

Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus has given an update on his recovery from a serious knee injury. The Brazilian striker has been sidelined since January after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury during the Gunners' FA Cup defeat to Manchester United.

Jesus has been keeping fans updated on his progress via social media as he continues his rehabilitation. Despite making good progress, it may still be some time before he is fit enough for selection by Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta.

The 28-year-old was notably absent from the club's Champions League squad, suggesting that he is not expected to be available for most of their group matches.

In Arsenal's latest matchday programme, following their resounding victory over Atletico Madrid at the Emirates Stadium, Jesus provided further insight into his recovery.

"I'm feeling great. My knee is responding very well," he said.

"I'm looking forward to being around the team again soon, to come back to do what I love to do. It's been too long.

"An injury like this, one that is so long, you split up the recovery periods into smaller timings. So now I'm at the stage where I need to hold myself back a little bit because I'm doing great work outside on the pitches, but it's tricky because I need to not rush myself too hard over the line.

"When you can see the end it's important you don't push too hard, keep my feet on the floor, and then as soon as the time comes, I will be ready."

Arsenal's injury woes continue with skipper Martin Odegaard set to miss Sunday's home game against Crystal Palace due to a knee injury, with boss Mikel Arteta predicting a few more weeks on the sidelines for the Norwegian.

The Gunners are also without Kai Havertz and Noni Madueke, both nursing knee injuries that will keep them out of action until at least next month.