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Gabriel Jesus Set For Brazil Return Amid Arsenal Concerns
In a stunning turn of events, Gabriel Jesus is poised to make a return for Brazil in their crucial World Cup qualifier against Argentina, despite having been sidelined due to a hamstring injury since October. Arsenal, however, might be on edge over the forward’s fitness concerns.
Arsenal’s worries regarding Jesus’s recovery escalated after the Brazilian forward initially ruled out with a soft tissue injury, got the nod from Brazil’s coach, Fernando Diniz, to join the national squad against Colombia and Brazil despite the Gunners’ hope for him to stay in London for rehabilitation.
Although Jesus was absent in Brazil’s recent defeat against Colombia, speculations from Brazilian outlet GloboEsporte suggest that he is ‘set to start’ in the upcoming clash with Argentina. This development arrives amid Brazil facing setbacks due to injuries to key forwards Neymar Jr and Vinicius Jr.
Neymar suffered a severe ACL injury in October, potentially sidelining him for the rest of the season, while Vinicius Jr. exited the field during Friday’s match against Colombia with a thigh injury.
Diniz might turn to young talents like Real Madrid’s Endrick or Brighton’s Joao Pedro to fill the void, with Richarlison also unavailable due to surgery. Despite this, Jesus’s potential inclusion remains under scrutiny, subject to Brazil’s medical team’s assessment.
Arsenal’s technical director Edu, remains in contact with the Brazilian staff, closely monitoring Jesus’s situation. The forward, who has scored four goals for Arsenal this season, has encountered a plagued season with injuries, featuring sparingly in the Premier League.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta previously emphasized caution regarding Jesus’s recovery, refraining from setting a specific timeline for his return. However, if he plays against Argentina, he can lead Brazil’s attackers with Gabriel Martinelli and Rodrygo.
Whether Jesus will be able to take part in this important match still remains a source of concern as Arsenal are carefully monitoring his fitness. The Gunners are awaiting an update on his condition when he returns to international duty.
