Gabriel Jesus and Fabio Vieira have made their return to Arsenal training during the team’s winter break camp in Dubai. Jesus, who missed the FA Cup match against Liverpool due to a knee ιnjury, was seen actively participating in training sessions alongside his teammates. His return provides a much-needed boost to Mikel Arteta’s attacking options as they aim to improve their goal-scoring efficiency in upcoming Premier League matches.
Vieira, who has been recovering from a groin ιnjury since November, also joined the Arsenal training sessions in Dubai. Arteta had previously mentioned that Vieira would not be available until after the winter break due to his operation, but the Portuguese midfielder’s presence in training suggests that he could be in contention for the upcoming game against Crystal Palace.
In another development, Arteta was seen engaged in a conversation with Eddie Nketiah during training, indicating the manager’s intention to provide instructions and guidance to the young striker. Nketiah, Jesus, and Leandro Trossard have all faced challenges with consistency in front of goal this season. Arteta acknowledged the need for a clinical striker but stated that signing a new forward in the January transfer window is unrealistic. Hence, it appears that Arteta will rely on his coaching abilities to help Nketiah and Jesus overcome their goal-scoring struggles rather than seeking external reinforcements.
As Arsenal continues their training in Dubai, the return of Jesus and Vieira, as well as Arteta’s focus on improving the team’s attacking prowess, will be crucial as they aim to bounce back and achieve better results in the Premier League.