Brazil forward Gabriel Jesus ok after being hit on head

Melbourne June 10 (IANS) Brazil forward Gabriel Jesus has escaped serious injury after being taken to hospital during the 0-1 loss to Argentina in their international football friendly at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Jesus was carried off the pitch on a stretcher after being accidentally struck on the head by the elbow of his Manchester City club-mate Nicolas Otamendi on Friday reports Xinhua news agency.

Gabriel is ok. I spoke to the doctors and they said he is fine. He had (medical) exams to see if there was a fracture but fortunately he is ok Brazil s assistant coach Edu Gaspar told reporters on Saturday.

Brazil coach Tite also allayed fears Jesus could have suffered concussion though the 20-year-old is in doubt for the team s next match against Australia at the same venue on Tuesday.

At first glance it doesn t seem to be anything serious Tite said.

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