Manchester United have been dealt a severe blow with their hitman, Gabriel Jesus ruled out of action for 3 months following an ankle injury. The 19 year-old forward suffered the injury on Monday night during their Premier League clash with Bournemouth and had to be replaced by Aguero who netted the second goal in the game. The Brazilian has however opted for surgery on his broken metatarsal.
Gabriel Jesus joins Manchester City
Manchester City player have completed the £27m transfer of Palmeiras forward Gabriel Jesus. According to the club’s website, he has spent a few weeks in training and exploring the city since his arrival early this month and is eager to join the match-day squad.
The 19 year-old has featured for his country, scoring 4 goals in 6 games. He also scored or assisted a league goal every 136 mins for Palmeiras last term as they won the Brazilian top-flight title. He will be eligible to play for Man City against Spurs. He will wear the no 33 shirt.
World Cup Qualifiers: Brazil go top.
Goals
from Manchester City’s Gabriel Jesus and Chelsea’s Willian sent Brazil to the
top of the South American World Cup qualifying group in a thrilling 2-0 win
over Venezuela today at the Estadio Metropolitano de Merida.
from Manchester City’s Gabriel Jesus and Chelsea’s Willian sent Brazil to the
top of the South American World Cup qualifying group in a thrilling 2-0 win
over Venezuela today at the Estadio Metropolitano de Merida.
The
five-time World Cup winners opened the scoring 8 minutes into the game after
Gabriel capitalised on a mistake by Venezuela goalkeeper Daniel Hernandez who tried
to pass the ball to his centre half 30 yards from goal. Willian sealed the deal
for the Selecao at the 53rd minute after powering home a cross from
Renato Augusto.
five-time World Cup winners opened the scoring 8 minutes into the game after
Gabriel capitalised on a mistake by Venezuela goalkeeper Daniel Hernandez who tried
to pass the ball to his centre half 30 yards from goal. Willian sealed the deal
for the Selecao at the 53rd minute after powering home a cross from
Renato Augusto.
Tite’s side will now face rivals
Argentina, who were humbled 1-0 at home by Paraguay. The match will take place
next month.
Argentina, who were humbled 1-0 at home by Paraguay. The match will take place
next month.
