Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Sport
Jonathan Gorrie

Arsenal handed major boost as Gabriel Jesus trains ahead of Sporting clash

Arsenal have been handed a boost ahead of Thursday’s Europa League trip to Sporting.

Mikel Arteta’s side must now balance their Premier League title challenge with a European campaign as what has been a wonderful season so far approaches its business end.

With the increase in fixtures, there will invariably be an added strain on Arteta’s squad.

The Gunners lost January signing Leandro Trossard to injury during Saturday’s dramatic win over Bournemouth, while Eddie Nketiah was not involved at all after suffering a knock in the win over Everton.

Gabriel Jesus, meanwhile, has not played for the club since before the World Cup after undergoing knee surgery in December.

However, the Brazil forward was spotted training at London Colney.

Gabriel Jesus hasn’t played since the World Cup last year. (Getty Images)

Trossard and Nketiah, meanwhile, were absent.

Arsenal visit Lisbon’s Estadio Jose Alvalade on Thursday afternoon before welcoming the Portuguese giants back to the Emirates Stadium the following week.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.