BREAKING NEWS: Spurs captain reveals the ONE Arsenal player who will be a real challenge on Sunday
Tottenham Hotspur’s captain has recently revealed that one particular Arsenal player, who is neither Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, nor Kai Havertz, poses the biggest threat in their upcoming North London Derby.
Despite some of Arsenal’s key players like Declan Rice and Martin Ødegaard being sidelined due to injuries, the Spurs captain remains wary of this unnamed Arsenal player, citing his ability to consistently trouble their defense in previous encounters.
Adding to the intrigue, Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus could be set for a surprise return against Tottenham this weekend, despite initial fears that an injury would rule him out.
There was widespread belief that Jesus, who has been recovering from a groin injury, would miss out on the crucial derby.
However, Arsenal pundit Charles Watts has hinted that a comeback for the Brazilian forward hasn’t been entirely ruled out ahead of Sunday’s match.
Jesus has been dealing with this injury since making a brief appearance late in Arsenal’s opening match of the season against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Since then, he has been sidelined, with many expecting him to miss the North London Derby due to the injury.
However, as the week progresses and Arsenal faces a growing list of injuries, there is a possibility that Jesus could make his return to the pitch just in time for the derby.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is dealing with an injury crisis that has severely impacted the team’s depth.
Martin Ødegaard, one of Arsenal’s key playmakers, sustained an injury while representing Norway, and midfielder Mikel Merino was sidelined after a freak accident during his first training session with the Gunners.
The situation worsened when Riccardo Calafiori also picked up an injury while on international duty with Italy, leaving Arsenal’s squad further depleted.
In the midst of these setbacks, Gabriel Jesus could provide some much-needed relief for Arteta’s squad.
Although Charles Watts, speaking on his YouTube channel, expressed doubts about Jesus starting in the derby, he indicated that the striker might still make a surprise appearance during the match.
Watts suggested that, while it is uncertain if Jesus will be fit enough to start the game, his presence on the bench could still be a significant boost for Arsenal.
Given the injury struggles the team has faced this week, Jesus returning to action would offer a glimmer of hope as the Gunners prepare to take on their fierce rivals.
The potential return of Jesus adds an element of unpredictability to Arsenal’s lineup for the derby, and Spurs will need to be prepared for the possibility of facing the experienced Brazilian forward.
Although his fitness remains in question, Jesus has shown in the past that he can make an impact even in limited minutes, and his return could be the key to Arsenal’s attacking strength in what promises to be a high-stakes match.
As both teams brace for the derby, all eyes will be on whether or not Gabriel Jesus will make his much-anticipated comeback and potentially help turn the tide for Arsenal amid their injury concerns.