Gabriel Jesus' personal trainer has provided an update on how his client's first week of rehabilitation went.
The Brazil star was ruled out for the remainder of the World Cup after suffering medial ligament damage against Cameroon in the group stages. He subsequently returned to London to undergo surgery.
While it is set to be a long road to recovery, Jesus posted a positive update on his Instagram story on Tuesday, saying "the first week is gone." The caption was placed over the top of an image showing Jesus' right knee in a hefty brace.
READ MORE: Every word Mikel Arteta said on Ben White return, January transfers and Thomas Partey's fitness
Now, his personal trainer Andre Cunha has also stated that the Arsenal star is one step closer to returning. Writing on Instagram he said: "First week. A big journey awaits! Tough, difficult and uncomfortable, you can bet it is! Transformer? You can bet it will!
"Feeding your heart with the vision of the future, living in the present and celebrating the short term achievements is key. Goals set and goals achieved, and so it will be, week by week, always doing a little more. Let's go, we're getting closer @dejesusoficial! WE FOLLOW."
Elsewhere, Oleksandr Zinchenko has been one of many Arsenal players to offer his support, with the Ukrainian also out with a minor injury, although football.london understands that Arsenal are confident that the former Man City defender should be fit in time for their return to Premier League football against West Ham on Boxing Day.
READ NEXT:
Arsenal squad additions to be confirmed this week as Mikel Arteta targets active January window
Stan Kroenke faces new Arsenal takeover threat as world’s 10th richest person shows interest
Arsenal’s Beth Mead and Bukayo Saka chase down Mohamed Salah to become Fans' Footballer of 2022
Why Arsenal and England hero Bukayo Saka should win 2022 Fans' Footballer of the Year award
Arsenal news and transfers LIVE: Latest news, rumours and gossip from the Emirates Stadium
