GABRIEL JESUS did NOT suffer serious injury after being forced to leave the pitch on a stretcher during Brazil’s 1-0 friendly defeat to Argentina.
The 20-year-old had earlier missed an open goal before he was caught on the head by Argentine defender and club team-mate Nicolas Otemendi.
Jesus was hit by a flailing elbow from Otamendi that left him needing lengthy medical treatment. He was then placed on the stretcher and carried from the field.
But after undergoing tests at a hospital in Melbourne, it was revealed the striker did not suffer any serious injury.
Speaking to Australian Associated press, Brazil’s team co-ordinator and former Arsenal midfielder Edu said: “Jesus is fine. I spoke to the doctor, he said he is OK.
“He already did the exam to see if it [his jaw] is broken or not but nothing has happened.”
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Brazil coach Tite was concerned his star man may have suffered a facial injury, but he should be in contention for the Samba Boys’ friendly clash, in Melbourne, against Australia on Tuesday.
Jesus has made a stunning start to life at the Etihad after his arrival in January from Palmeiras.
He burst onto the scene with three goals in his first four matches for City before he was struck down by injury.
Jesus suffered a fractured metatarsal against Bournemouth in February and was forced out of action for over two months.
He returned to action at the end of April and finished the campaign with seven goals from 11 appearances.
Gabriel Mercado scored the only goal of the game as Argentina defeated Brazil in front of 95,000 supporters at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
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