"The striker faces tough competition to win back a regular starting spot, however, with €73 million ($85.6m) summer signing Viktor Gyökeres fit again and Kai Havertz nearing a return to full fitness following his own knee problem. Without that trio, midfielder Mikel Merino has thrived as a makeshift centre-forward and the combination has led to speculation Jesus could seek a move in January in a bid to force his way into the Brazil squad for next summer's World Cup finals."
""No, I don't consider that and especially with the situation we have right now," replied Arteta. "I think Gabby has a lot to offer to the team and he is proving that straight away in the first minutes that he was available to play. He has put so much [in] to be in this position again and now the focus is to be with us.""
Gabriel Jesus returned as a 62nd-minute substitute in Arsenal's 3-0 Champions League win at Club Brugge after knee surgery had sidelined him since January. Jesus described the recovery as "11 months of helping myself" and said "God saved my life" during his return. Arsenal face forward-line competition from summer signing Viktor Gyökeres and an almost-fit Kai Havertz, while midfielder Mikel Merino has performed as a makeshift centre-forward. Speculation linked Jesus to a January move to boost World Cup hopes, but Mikel Arteta said he would not consider allowing Jesus to leave and praised his contribution and focus.
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