Striker opens up and sends clear message to Mikel Arteta after £45M Arsenal news

Eddie Nketiah is ready to prove that he is able to replace the injured Gabriel Jesus for ARSENAL .

The £45million Brazilian international is expected to be sidelined for six weeks after going under the surgeon’s knife on Wednesday morning after picking up a shock in injury.

There has been some speculation that Arsenal could not delve into the transfer kitty to try and add a striker to the squad, but Nketiah, 24, is backing himself to lead the line in Jesus’ absence after showing his worth in a similar role last season.

WHAT HAS BEEN SAID – 

He says: “Gabby is a big player for us and we obviously need him back as soon as possible.

“So the manager has got a tough decision to make but he knows whenever he calls me that I can deliver and help the team.”

“I played some really big games last season and I really enjoyed the test. I was able to contribute and improve myself.

“I don’t feel as though I’m here to fill in for anyone. But I pride myself on always being ready to take on whatever role the manager wants me to fill.

“It’s all about playing at the highest level, competing for trophies and helping the team in whatever way I can.

“There are many players here who can play in the central striker’s position and we’re all good players.

“Everyone is going to have a contribution so it’s all about being ready to contribute and hopefully I can do that throughout the season.”

IcFootballnews View…

Wow – this is what Mikel Arteta did not need, one of the clubs best players out injured again.

Nketiah is a very good young striker that works hard for the side – but he is not a man that can score goals on a regular basis and that is why ARSENAL should try and sign another striker his summer.

Jesus was injured alot last season and that trend looks set to continue this time around.

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