Arsenal fear Gabriel Jesus could play in crunch World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina after being called up to the Brazil squad despite hamstring injury
- Gabriel Jesus suffered a hamstring injury against Sevilla on October 24
- The forward was called up to the Brazil squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers
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Brazil are willing to risk angering Arsenal over the fitness of their injured star striker Gabriel Jesus.
The Gunners are keeping a close eye on how Jesus is used during his international service.
Mail Sport understands that Gunners head coach Mikel Arteta and the club’s doctors were concerned that Jesus had not made the progress they had hoped for in his recovery from a hamstring injury suffered in the victory in Seville on October 24. Jesus has not played for Arsenal since that Champions League. to win.
Arsenal preferred Jesus to remain in London to continue his rehabilitation, but Brazilian boss Fernando Diniz selected him for their crucial World Cup qualifiers with Colombia this week and Argentina.
Despite the fact that Jesus appeared to be injured, Brazil wanted to assess the attacker’s fitness themselves before deciding whether he could be available.
Gabriel Jesus (above) was called up by Brazil despite concerns over his fitness
The Arsenal striker injured his hamstring against Sevilla in the Champions League last month
If Jesus remains with Brazil during their camp, he would return to England less than 72 hours before Arsenal’s match against Brentford on Saturday.
Arsenal technical director Edu and the club’s medical team are in constant discussions with their Brazilian counterparts about Jesus’ condition.
Jesus was filmed by Brazilian media limping as he stepped off the plane on Sunday evening, but underwent light training on Wednesday as he continued his recovery.
Arsenal striker Jesus is not expected to travel to Colombia, but Brazil are not ruling out the striker for next week’s match against Argentina – a scenario that would likely upset the Gunners, who believe their striker’s fitness needs to be kept under control are held.
Diniz is convinced it was Jesus’ decision to join, and insists he is receiving expert medical care.
He said: ‘I trust the player and him are here. I spoke to Gabriel and he didn’t come here without plans.
Mikel Arteta is hoping for the Brazilian’s quick return ahead of the hectic festive season
Fernando Diniz’s Brazil are third in the qualifying group, ahead of the tie between Colombia and Argentina
‘He said he feels good and that he already did things ten days before the first match and fifteen days before the second match.
‘We thought it was an interesting risk to bring him here. It is in good condition.
‘We do things with great care. As soon as he arrived, we gave him another MRI scan. We treat him very carefully.
‘If he is in the right condition he will be available against Argentina. If not, I’m sure it was very important that Gabriel came to her
