Injured striker Jesus to miss football friendly vs Australia

Melbourne June 11 (IANS) Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus will miss Brazil s international friendly against Australia due to a broken eye socket the Brazilian football confederation (CBF) said.

Jesus was taken to hospital after suffering a head knock during Brazil s 0-1 loss in a friendly with Argentina at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday reports Xinhua news agency.

The 20-year-old posted a message on Twitter that he was ok but subsequent tests showed a fracture according to a CBF statement.

Initial exams ruled out any neurological damage... (but) more detailed examinations showed a fracture in the left cavity bone that protects the eye the CBF said.

It added that coach Tite would not call up a replacement for Jesus for Tuesday s match against Australia.

--IANS
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