Arteta provides Gabriel Jesus injury update as 'totally unrealistic' target revealed

Mikel Arteta provided an update on when Gabriel Jesus would return to the Arsenal first team.

However, Jesus’ understudy, Eddie Nketiah, has thrived in the striker's absence.

Nevertheless, If the Gunners are to continue their march to the title they will want Jesus to return as quickly as possible.

Gabriel Jesus’ return?

Arteta said in his Wednesday press conference that he hoped Jesus will be fit in “weeks, not months”.

“He’s pushing and driving everyone to the limits. Hopefully, it will be weeks not months.”

Arteta on new signings

“If there’s anything else available that can make us better we’ll look at it,” Arteta added.

“Well, we need some more cover in midfield ideally if we can but obviously, in this market, it’s very complicated to do that.

“But as I always say the most important thing is that we get the performances and the time on the pitch that we need with the players we have available today that are already really good.

“[With Trossard] I see a player that is willing to make things happen.

“[Kiwior] gives us more cover. We’ve been with three CBs which is very short. Jakub can play in different roles and is a versatile player and he’ll strengthen the team.”