Los 40 USA
Sign in to commentAPP
spainSPAINchileCHILEcolombiaCOLOMBIAusaUSAmexicoMEXICOlatin usaLATIN USAamericaAMERICA

MANCHESTER CITY

Gabriel Jesus told he won’t need surgery on eye socket

Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus says he will not need surgery on his right eye socket which was fractured by club team mate Nicolás Otamendi.

Update:
Gabriel Jesus
SAEED KHANAFP

Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus says he will not need surgery on his right eye socket which was fractured by club team mate Nicolás Otamendi.

Gabriel Jesus elbowed in the face by club team mate

The 20-year-old Brazil international had to go off after the accidental collision with Argentina defender Otamendi in a friendly in Melbourne last week. However, he felt sufficiently cheered by the assessment of the medical staff to go public with the prognosis on Thursday.

The moment when Jesus Gabriel was injured
Full screen
The moment when Jesus Gabriel was injuredQuinn RooneyGetty Images

Good news for Gabriel Jesus

The City player wrote on Facebook: “Yesterday I did a facial resonance, several exams and I have good news! My recovery is going very well and I won't need surgery. In 15 days I will be reassessed but all signs show that I will be back within three weeks! Thanks a lot to everyone that sent me messages, who supported me, sent positive vibes and prayed for me. Thank you to Dr Jorge Pagura, Dr Claudio Lotemberg and Dr Sergio Miranda, for the treatment and attention”.

Gabriel Jesus made a strong impact at City upon his arrival in January, scoring three goals in his first three appearances before suffering a broken bone in his foot that sidelined him for two months. City manager Pep Guardiola labelled him “special” and suggested the club might have been fighting for the title rather than scrapping for a Champions League place had he been available all season.

Gabriel Jesus taken off on a stretcher
Full screen
Gabriel Jesus taken off on a stretcherJULIAN SMITHEFE

Man City off to the States in July

With pre-season training still a few weeks away, Guardiola is hoping Gabriel Jesus that will be back in time for the US tour which kicks off in Houston against arch rivals Manchester United on 20 July.