Gabriel Jesus has joined Brazil national team for World Cup qualifiers despite carrying a hamstring injury.
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Jesus joins national team despite hamstring injury
Got injured against Sevilla a few weeks ago
Brazil to face Colombia and Argentina in qualifiers
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Despite being sidelined due to a hamstring injury in the last couple of weeks, Jesus travelled to Brazil for international duty, according to The Standard.
The Brazilian star picked up a hamstring injuryduring Arsenal's away Champions League fixture against Sevilla on October 24. Later it was reported that the striker will take at least three to four weeks to completely recover before returning on the pitch.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
The 26-year-old will reportedly be assessed by the medical team of Brazil and they will take the final call on whether to play him in their upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Before he picked up a hamstring injury last month, the striker was troubled with a knee problem at the beginning of the season that forced him to remain out of action for the first three matches of the ongoing season.
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