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Injured striker Jesus to miss football friendly vs Australia

Injured striker Jesus to miss football friendly vs AustraliaMelbourne, 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.

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