The 26-year-old started Arsenal's previous pre-season friendly, a 5-3 win over Barcelona on Thursday in the US, and played 79 minutes before being singled out for praise by Arteta after the game.
Who could replace Jesus in Arsenal's attack?
Balogun future plans 'don't change' after Jesus injury
Arteta was asked whether the future of Folarin Balogun, who is wanted by Inter Milan this summer, might change with Arsenal a man light in attack ahead of the start of the season, but the Gunners boss was adamant that Jesus' injury would make no difference to his transfer plans.
Inter continue to push for a deal for Balogun, with one source telling
Sky Sports
they will make a formal bid in the coming days.
"The plans with Flo [Balogun] don't change at all but unfortunately with Gabby we're not going to have him," Arteta said. "We have other options to play with different qualities of players and we will adapt."
What games could Jesus miss?
Here's Arsenal's remaining pre-season and Premier League schedule ahead of the first international break in September...
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August 6:
Arsenal vs Man City (FA Community Shield, Wembley), kick-off 4pm
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August 12:
Arsenal vs Nottm Forest, kick-off 12.30pm
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August 21:
Crystal Palace vs Arsenal, kick-off 8pm - live on
Sky Sports
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August 26:
Arsenal vs Fulham, kick-off 3pm
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September 3:
Arsenal vs Man Utd, kick-off 4.30pm - live on
Sky Sports
Arsenal
will start their 2023/24 Premier League season at home to
Nottingham Forest
on Saturday August 12.
The Gunners then face two London derbies against Crystal Palace and Fulham before hosting Manchester United in their first 'Big Six' match of the season in on September 3, live on
Sky Sports
.
The first north London derby of the season takes place at the Emirates Stadium on September 24, live on
Sky Sports
, with the return fixture on April 27 - the fourth last game of the campaign.
