Gabriel Jesus has been added to Arsenal’s Champions League squad as the Brazilian forward accelerates his long-awaited return from injury.
Jesus has not played for Arsenal since January after suffering a knee injury during an FA Cup match against Manchester United.
The 28-year-old is back in training and was an unused substitute for the Gunners’ recent matches against Chelsea and Brentford.
With Arsenal teenager Max Dowman suffering an ankle injury during an Under-21 match last weekend, Jesus has been elevated to the Champions League squad in time for the clash with Club Brugge in Belgium.
FILE PHOTO: Dowman has been removed from the Champions League squad and is ineligible to play for Arsenal in UEFA competitions until February 6. | Photo credit: REUTERS
FILE PHOTO: Dowman has been removed from the Champions League squad and is ineligible to play for Arsenal in UEFA competitions until February 6. | Photo credit: REUTERS
«Gabriel Jesus has replaced Max Dowman on our UEFA A-list with immediate effect. Therefore, Gabby is eligible to play in our match against Club Brugge in Belgium on Wednesday evening,» said a statement on Arsenal’s website.
Jesus’ return is a boost for Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta after injuries to Viktor Gyokeres and Kai Havertz forced him to use Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino as a central striker.
Arsenal are top of the Premier League despite last weekend’s loss to Aston Villa and are also in pole position in the Champions League group stage after five consecutive wins in the tournament.
Dowman has been removed from the Champions League squad and is ineligible to play for Arsenal in UEFA competitions until February 6.
Published on December 9, 2025
