Bad news for Arsenal! Gabriel Jesus set to start for Brazil in Argentina World Cup qualifying showdown despite month-long injury layoff

Jesus, who has not appeared in Arsenal's last five matches due to a hamstring injury, was called up by Brazil national team manager Fernando's Diniz for their two important World Cup qualifying games in November.

While the striker did not travel to Colombia for the first game where the Selecao lost 2-1, he is now set to take the field for his national team against arch-rivals and reigning world champions Argentina on Wednesday.

According to globo.com, in a training session on Sunday at Granja Comary, Diniz deployed Gabriel Jesus in the attack in place of injured Vinicius Junior. He also fielded Carlos Augusto in place of left full-back Renan Lodi.

With just two wins from their first five matches in the World Cup qualifiers, the five-time champions are currently fifth and will aim to get back to winning ways at their home against the Argentines and climb up on the points table.

After calling up Jesus to the national side, the Brazil manager had assured Arsenal that he would take utmost care of the player and stated that the striker would return to his club in even better shape.

After taking the field against Argentina in the midweek, the 26-year-old would hope to feature for the Gunners in their next Premier League clash which is against Brentford on Saturday.