Jesus adds to Manchester City’s injury issues since ruling out of World Cup qualifiers

Gabriel Jesus was withdrawn from World Cup qualifiers next month revealed Brazil further he added to Manchester City’s injury problems.

The 23-year-old will miss the next three matches for City and the matches for Brazil against Bolivia and Peru until the international break.

Pep Guardiola left with teenager Liam Delap as his only fit striker, with Sergio Aguero still a few weeks off from being eligible while he resumes his comeback following knee surgery.

“The English team called Brazilian doctor Rodrigo Lasmar on Wednesday to inform him about an injury detected following the game against Wolverhampton in the Premier League on Monday,” the Brazil Federation said in a statement.