October 19th 2024.
Gabriel Jesus is still searching for his first goal of the season, according to Mikel Arteta. The Arsenal manager believes that the Brazilian striker must "earn the right to play more" and find his best form before he can solidify a spot in the starting lineup.
Despite scoring a couple of goals in pre-season, Jesus has yet to find the back of the net in a competitive match this season. He has only started one Premier League game and has made eight appearances across all competitions.
On the other hand, Kai Havertz has been a more successful option up front, leaving Jesus with a bit-part role on the team. However, Arteta remains impressed with the 27-year-old's performance and has full confidence in his abilities.
"We've seen him in great shape, probably the best condition he's been in since joining us," said Arteta. "Unfortunately, he picked up a groin injury early on which set him back for a few weeks. But he's worked hard to come back and now he just needs to find his rhythm."
Arteta has also emphasized the importance of Jesus to the team, noting his versatility and key role in the squad. But in order to earn more playing time, Jesus will need to continue putting in the hard work and taking advantage of his chances, such as in the upcoming match against Bournemouth.
Speaking of the match, Arteta provided updates on the fitness of some Arsenal players. Martin Odegaard remains sidelined with an ankle injury, while Havertz, Bukayo Saka, and Gabriel Martinelli have been dealing with fitness issues but could still feature in the game.
On Saka, Arteta revealed that the young winger's injury is not serious and he has been progressing well. He could have potentially played for England during the international break, but the manager believes he is close to being fit for the match against Bournemouth.
As for Havertz, Arteta praised his communication with the national team manager and expects him to be fit for the game if he trains well. Martinelli, on the other hand, is returning from international duty and will be assessed for any potential risks before deciding if he can play.
With a number of players facing fitness concerns, Arteta and his team are determined to continue their strong start to the season and secure a victory against Bournemouth. As always, Arsenal fans can expect regular updates and analysis from the club through their official channels.
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