Why is Gabriel Jesus NOT playing for Brazil at the World Cup 2022?

BRAZIL will be hoping they can put their 20-year drought behind them by lifting a World Cup in Qatar – but they’ll have to do it WITHOUT Gabriel Jesus.

The Samba side raced to last-16 qualification by beating Serbia and Switzerland in their opening fixtures.

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Gabriel Jesus was hoping to help Brazil lift their first World Cup since 2002[/caption]

But Brazil suffered a shocking final group game defeat to African giants Cameroon courtesy of a late Vincent Aboubakar header.

And after losing Neymar to an ankle issue, head coach Tite will have to continue without another key attacker in Jesus.

SunSport has the reason why…

Why is Gabriel Jesus NOT playing for Brazil?

Gabriel Jesus has been ruled out of the remainder of the World Cup with a knee injury he suffered during Brazil’s loss to Cameroon.

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Gabriel Jesus was forced off with a knee injury[/caption]

The Arsenal star collided with Indomitable Lions goalkeeper Devis Epassy and was forced to limp off shortly after.

Jesus could face up to THREE months out, which would be a huge blow on the Gunners’ title hopes.

And reports claim that he’s been playing through pain for his club, but not enough to stop him from going to the Qatar tournament.

Brazilian boss Tite has had his fair share of bad luck at the World Cup with injuries.

It is still unclear when Neymar will return and it is something the footballing superstar described as one of the ‘hardest moments’ of his career.

What huge games could Gabriel Jesus miss for Arsenal?

Arsenal fans will be hoping Gabriel Jesus is able to recover quickly from his knee injury.

Jesus could miss:

• Tottenham vs Arsenal – Thursday, January 15 2023
• Arsenal vs Manchester United – Sunday, January 22 2023
• Arsenal vs Manchester City – Wednesday, February 15 2023