Gabriel Jesus could still face Argentina (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)
Gabriel Jesus has been left out of Brazil’s squad to face Colombia but he remains hopeful of facing Argentina next week.
Brazil take on Colombia in a World Cup qualifier on Thursday but Jesus has remained in his home country to continue recovery from a hamstring strain.
Jesus hasn’t featured for Arsenal since injuring his hamstring in a win against Sevilla in the Champions League.
Mikel Arteta was unhappy that Jesus was selected for an international call-up but was powerless to stop Jesus from making the trip.
Jesus has been partially participating in full training, but has also spent time training individually.
Jesus has missed the last three weeks (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
At this stage, Brazil are keen for Jesus to feature against Argentina on Tuesday as they look to book a spot in the 2026 World Cup.
Arsenal remain in regular dialogue with Brazil’s medical department but they’re powerless to stop the striker from featuring against Argentina if the national set-up see fit.
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