November 6th 2023.
Gabriel Jesus is currently sidelined with injury, but Arsenal star has been named in Brazil's squad for the November international break. Jesus had picked up a hamstring injury during Arsenal's Champions League win over Sevilla in October, and Mikel Arteta had suggested it would be 'weeks' before the 26-year-old recovered.
However, on Monday, Jesus was surprisingly named in Brazil's squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina. His Arsenal teammates Gabriel Magalhaes and Gabriel Martinelli were also called up by Fernando Diniz, which suggests that Jesus' recovery is ahead of schedule, providing a massive boost for the Gunners.
Brazil want Jesus to lead the line with talisman Neymar unavailable. But Arsenal do not want their No.9 to go on international duty and would prefer he stay in North London to continue his rehabilitation, fearing a speedy return to action will cause another injury. The Brazilian team have a number of talented players in their squad, such as Martinelli, Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo, but they are desperate for Jesus to lead the line.
To date, Jesus has 19 goals in 63 caps for his country, though has scored just four goals this season for his club, and only one in the league. Brazil have made a poor start to their qualifying campaign for the 2026 World Cup, having won just two of their first four games, and are currently third in the table behind Argentina and Uruguay.
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