Mikel Arteta clarifies Gabriel Jesus' absence from Arsenal's lineup, citing Kai Havertz's form and Jesus' fitness challenges.
Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal, recently addressed the absence of Gabriel Jesus from the team's lineup.
The 26-year-old striker has found himself on the sidelines due to the impressive performance of Kai Havertz, who has been favored as the central forward.
Jesus' struggle with injuries and fitness throughout the season has forced Arteta to rely on Havertz, who has already netted 11 goals in the English Premier League.
In a media interaction, Arteta emphasized the significance of Gabriel Jesus to his squad, stating, "He has played a lot here and he’s always been important for me." Despite Jesus' previous contributions, his loss of form and limited playing time have led to his exclusion from the Brazil squad for the upcoming Copa America tournament in June.
The former Manchester City player's absence from the national team roster was announced on Friday. Arteta acknowledged the circumstances surrounding Jesus' lack of game time, noting, "When he hasn't played, it was first because something has happened and he has lost his momentum, and then the team has jumped and that must also be respected," as reported by ESPN.
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