Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola will find out the full extent of Gabriel Jesus’s foot injury on Tuesday after the teenager’s thrilling introduction to Premier League football was checked early on in the 2-0 win at Bournemouth.
The Brazil striker removed his right boot and received treatment on the field before making way for Sergio Aguero at the Vitality Stadium.
Raheem Sterling opened the scoring before the half hour and the England winger turned provider in the 69th minute, with Bournemouth defender Tyrone Mings putting through his own net under pressure from Aguero.
City moved up to second in the table, within eight points of leaders Chelsea, but the post-match focus understandably turned towards Jesus.
“Tomorrow [Tuesday] morning we will know exactly,” Guardiola told Sky Sports. “He was so, so unfortunate.
“Hopefully – I’m am going to pray tonight – it is not going to be a big issue.”
The 19-year-old’s injury gave Aguero a chance to impress after two weeks where his emergence cast doubt on the long-term future of City’s top scorer.
Guardiola was unaware his team’s second goal was credited to Mings but he also praised Aguero’s all-round contribution – an area where he has previously suggested the Argentina international falls short.
“He played good, real good. He fought and he scored a goal. His confidence, for us, is so important. I’m so happy for him,” the former Barcelona boss said.
“He was important before the game and is now. It is so important, when you play in a lot of competitions like the Champions League you need all the players.”
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