Jesus wept.
Shortly after Scott Dann was stretchered off after sustaining an injury while tackling Kevin de Bruyne, Gabriel Jesus was also forced off.
The Brazilian striker initially sustained a knock in a challenge with Andros Townsend, as he appeared to do the splits and tear a muscle in the process. He tried to continue but couldn’t, and he was replaced by Sergio Agüero.
The forward appeared to be heartbroken by the injury, perhaps indicating it is more severe than it initially seemed, as he visibly cried on the pitch.
Pep Guardiola tried to console his player, but Jesus continued to cry as he walked towards the tunnel on his way to receive treatment.
The incident is rumoured to have angered Proper Football Men all over the country, who appear incapable of empathy or understanding an emotional reaction to physical pain.
Gabriel Jesus going off crying looooooool could never be my tap in merchant
— Jack 🛰 (@jack_plast) December 31, 2017
Gabriel Jesus crying his eyes out because he's injured, that's something I have absolutely no time for. Man the fuck up.
— Alex Davies (@stato291) December 31, 2017
Pep Guardiola has rotated his centre-forwards this season. A big fan of Gabriel Jesus’ energy and off the ball work, he will have to suffice with the ruthless finishing and intelligent movement of Sergio Agüero for the time being.
As for Palace without Scott Dann, his injury looked more serious and he will likely be out for much longer. That leaves Palace with just James Tomkins, Martin Kelly, Damien Delaney, Jairo Riedewald and Timothy Fosu-Mensah as options for centre-back. They have enough, but will miss the quality of Mamadou Sakho and Scott Dann during their time on the sidelines.
