GABRIEL JESUS’ mouthguard left fans baffled during Manchester City’s win over Arsenal.
The Brazilian striker, 23, wore the gum shield at the Emirates on Tuesday night.
Gabriel Jesus was all smiles as he celebrated his goal against Arsenal in the Carabao CupCredit: Getty Images – Getty
The beaming smile was brighter and whiter than usual thanks to the gum shield he was wearingCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
And it could be seen as a lucky charm for the forward after he ended his seven-match goal drought inside three minutes in the 4-1 Carabao Cup quarter-final win.
Celebrating his early header past Runar Alex Runarsson, Jesus’ beaming smile revealed the big white protectors in his mouth – confusing many.
Some fans thought he had gone full Roberto Firmino mode by whitening his pearlers, but the real reason behind the mouthguard is a lot simpler – albeit slightly bizarre.
Jesus has been struggling with painful teeth after a collision during last week’s draw with West Brom which then kept him out of the weekend victory at Southampton.
Speaking on Saturday, Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola explained: “He trained yesterday [Friday], but didn’t feel good with his teeth.
“He decided not to join us at St Mary’s.”
But the new look still led to some funny reactions on social media.
One said: “Just screamed out loud about Gabriel Jesus’ teeth then I realised he’s got a gum shield on.”
Another wrote: “Genuinely thought they were Gabriel Jesus’s real teeth there.”
And a final user added: “I was about to say why are Gabriel Jesus’ teeth so white only to find out it’s gum guards.”
It is understood he picked up the tooth injury against West Brom last weekCredit: Rex Features
The striker ended his goal drought by heading past Runar Alex Runarsson in the third minuteCredit: EPA
Jesus’ Brazil team-mate Roberto Firmino has earned a reputation for his shiny white pearlersCredit: AFP or licensors
Liverpool boast the most-valuable squad in the Premier League
Mikel Arteta reflects on painful Arsenal defeat to Man City in the Carabao Cup
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
