Gabriel Jesus has been added to Arsenal’s Champions League squad as the Brazil striker continues his return from a long-term knee injury.
The 28-year-old has not played since January after getting injured in an FA Cup match against Manchester United. He has returned to training and was an unused substitute in recent games against Chelsea and Brentford.
With teenager Max Dowman picking up an ankle injury in an under-21 match, Arsenal confirmed that Jesus has replaced Dowman on the UEFA A list, making him eligible to face Club Brugge in Belgium.
His return is a big boost for manager Mikel Arteta, especially with Viktor Gyokeres and Kai Havertz both injured, which has forced Mikel Merino to play as a central striker.
Arsenal are currently top of the Premier League and are also in a strong position in the Champions League after winning their first five matches.
Dowman, having been removed from the squad, will not be able to play in UEFA competitions until 6 February.
