Gabriel Jesus has been ruled out for the rest of the World Cup for Brazil and could be out of the game for as long as three months after suffering a knee injury. Jesus has featured in all three of Brazil’s World Cup matches – most recently in Friday’s 1-0 defeat to Cameroon where he made his first start of the tournament. And following his second half substitution, he complained of pain in his knee. According to Brazilian publication sporttv, he is facing three months on the sidelines and needs surgery. The ex-Manchester City star, who has been a revelation at the Emirates, has been playing through the pain at Arsenal. His absence from Arsenal will see him miss the Boxing Day home clash against Brighton, before the New Year’s Eve trip to Brighton. It remains to be seen whether Jesus will be involved in the matches against Newcastle [January 3], Tottenham [January 15] and Manchester United [January 22]. The Gunners then have a further five matches in February, including the crucial clash with Man City. Should he be out for the full three months, he is looking at a return in the start of March.
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