"Gabriel Jesus is still feeling that he needs a little bit of time" - Arteta

Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus returned to training with his teammates after being out injured since November. 

Gunners fans are excited about the Brazilian striker's return but Arteta asked for patience at a press conference: "He needs time," said the coach at the press conference ahead of the Europa League clash against Sporting CP.

The Spanish manager gave a press conference before the match against Fulham in the Premier League and was asked again about Gabriel Jesus: "Let’s see, he will only have one more training session. He really needs to feel confident and ready to do that, and he’s got a big say in that.

"He had a bad injury and he’s been really pushing the boundaries and trying to get that recovery as quick and smooth as possible. The reality is when he’s started to do some activities, he’s still feeling that he needs a little bit of time. Is it a matter of days? Hopefully yes, more than a matter of weeks," he continued.

"The moment he is ready, he will be thrown onto the field. The timescale that he had has been respected and it’s now more about his feelings, and when he actually demands he wants to be part of it."