Why is Gabriel Jesus not playing today for Arsenal against Aston Villa? When will he return?

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Arsenal are without Gabriel Jesus for the Premier League match today (Saturday, August 24) against Aston Villa.

The Gunners have travelled to Midlands and the Brazilian striker has not travelled with the team.

Jesus, who came on from the bench in the last match against Wolves, has been replaced by youngster Ethan Nwaneri. Apart from Jesus, the entire team is the same.

Why is Gabriel Jesus not in Arsenal team today?

Gabriel Jesus is not in the Arsenal team today because of an injury. As per reports, the Arsenal striker has suffered a groin injury. He sustained the injury in the midweek during training and that has kept him out of the match.

When will Gabriel Jesus return?

As per Fotmob, the 27-year-old is expected to return in mid-September. Although the injury is not serious, Jesus may not be risked in the next league match, which is on August 31 against Brighton. The Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is likely to monitor his progress and the Brazilian may come back into the side after the international break.

What does Gabriel Jesus' injury mean to Arsenal?

It doesn't change the plans too much for Arsenal. The North London club is in the market for a striker and this potential injury may intensify their search for that. The Gunners have already signed Riccardo Calafiori and are reportedly close to signing Spain midfielder Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad.

Arsenal Playing XI vs Aston Villa

David Raya; Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalahes, Jurrien Timber; Martin Odegaard, Thomas Partey, Declan Rice; Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli