Gabriel Jesus won’t need surgery on fractured eye socket

Gabriel Jesus is expected to be fit in time for Manchester City’s pre-season tour to the United States after revealing he won’t need surgery on a fractured eye socket.

The Brazilian international, who scored seven goals in eight starts for City last season, was stretchered off during a game against Argentina after a collision with City team-mate Nicolas Otamendi.

But the young striker should be back in action sooner than some had feared and took to Twitter to thank the medical staff who had looked after him.

“I won’t need surgery, within three weeks I should be back,” he said. “Many thanks to all the fans for the support and love, thanks to Dr Pagura and his team.”

After a facial resonance and several exams it was determined Jesus won’t need surgery, but he explained on Facebook that he will be re-assessed in a couple of weeks time.

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“My recovery is going very well and I won’t need surgery. In 15 days I will be reassessed, but all signs show that I will be back within three weeks,” he wrote.

“Thanks a lot to everyone that sent me messages, who supported me, sent positive vibes and prayed for me!

“Thank you to Dr Jorge Pagura, Dr Claudio Lotemberg and Dr Sergio Miranda, for the treatment and attention.”