Mikel Arteta expressed concern over Gabriel Jesus’ hamstring injury after the Arsenal striker was substituted late on during a 2-1 win over Sevilla.
The Brazilian was involved in both of the Gunners’ goals, brilliantly setting up compatriot Gabriel Martinelli in first-half stoppage time before rifling the ball into the top corner after the interval.
Sevilla pulled one back through Nemanja Gudelj but Arsenal held on to pick up three priceless Champions League points — although Jesus’ premature exit will be a source of worry for Arteta ahead of Saturday’s league match against Sheffield United.
The Gunners boss, 41, said: “He [Jesus] felt something in his hamstring so let’s see.
“He straight away asked to be subbed which is not good news because he’s not a player that does that at all so we’ll have to wait and see in the next few days.”
Arteta was full of praise for Jesus’ display, adding: “You need magic moments in these games and you need the big players to step in and create those moments.”
Arsenal now top their Champions League group after Lens and PSV Eindhoven’s 1-1 draw — and the North Londoners will bid to put one foot in the knockout stage when they lock horns with Sevilla at the Emirates on November 8.
