Arsenal: Gabriel Jesus to continue recovery from knee injury in Manchester United friendly today | OneFootball

Youngster Max Dowman is also taking part in the friendly at St George’s Park

Jesus has been out of action since January, when he ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee and was forced to undergo surgery.

The Brazilian is back in full training for Arsenal and he was an unused substitute in their last two games against Chelsea and Brentford.

The Gunners want Jesus to get minutes under his belt and he took part in a behind-closed-doors friendly last week against Watford.

“Obviously, he has been out 11 months and you need that progression. You need to see how his body, that knee reacts and what else does he need.

“The players that we have available as well, it has to make sense to have the right balance in the squad. The good thing is that it is very, very close at the moment.”

The striker will now take part in another one on Saturday against Manchester United at St George’s Park.

Max Dowman is also playing in the match, which is officially a friendly for Arsenal’s Under-21 side.

Dowman has flicked between playing for Arsenal’s first team and their under-21 side this season as he continues his development.

The attacking midfielder could be back with the first-team squad when they travel to Club Brugge in the Champions League on Wednesday.