injury for Manchester City in their FA Cup semi-
final against Arsenal on Sunday.
Jesus needed surgery after fracturing a
metatarsal but the Brazilian striker has recovered
faster than expected after missing the last two
months of action.
Pep Guardiola confirmed the 20-year-old, who has
scored three goals in his first five appearances for
City, has a chance of being selected at Wembley.
"[He is] much, much better, today he made part of
training with us," Guardiola told reporters on
Friday. "He is coming back with his happiness -
and we are so happy.
"We are going to travel, all the group, to Wembley,
he will be part of that and after that we'll see.
#PEP : Jesus is coming back, we are so
happy. We are all going to travel to
Wembley, and after the dinner we will
decide the team.
— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 21,
2017
"The impact of Gabriel is shown by how difficult it
is to come to the Premier League and have the
effect he did. He had all of Europe in his hands and
he decided to come here, we cannot forget that.
"That’s why we are so happy that hopefully he can
help us, along with Sergio [Aguero] and the others
before end of season."
John Stones will miss the semi-final with a muscle
injury, Guardiola added, but Vincent Kompany is
expected to be available.
"He's not fit," Guardiola said of Stones. "He had a
muscular problem one day in training. He's out for
Wembley.
"Maybe he is coming back for [Thursday's Premier
League game against] Manchester United but I
don't know right now."
#PEP : Wembley is important part of my
life. To go back there will be special
always. #mcfc
— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 21,
2017
Guardiola is hunting for his first trophy in English
football and the Catalan said winning the FA Cup
would be a boost to his team's belief.
"I would like to win the FA Cup to prove to my
players in their heads how good they are,"
Guardiola added. "I said many times to them. They
are fantastic players and a fantastic team and
winning titles helps you a lot.
"You realise you have lived that experience and
when you win a title or a final it is a lot of stress
and pressure. When you handle that and are able to
win, the next time will be a little bit easier. That's
why it is important for the club."
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