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Gabriel Jesus admits 'fear of getting injured again' as Manchester City star reveals Neymar has asked for advice over broken foot recovery plan

Gabriel Jesus admitted the fear of serious injury is preying on his mind after a number of serious setbacks.

The Manchester City striker made his first start in over two months in defeat by Basle following a knee injury which left him in tears at Crystal Palace on New Year's Eve.

Jesus had come off the bench in City's previous three matches but conceded he is not yet in the right frame of mind.

Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus admits he is still scared about re-injuring himself
Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus admits he is still scared about re-injuring himself
Jesus suffered a knee injury following this incident at Crystal Palace on New Year's Eve
Jesus suffered a knee injury following this incident at Crystal Palace on New Year's Eve
Jesus scored in his first start in over two months for City against Basle on Wednesday night
Jesus scored in his first start in over two months for City against Basle on Wednesday night

'When you are in the game you end up thinking about the previous game when you got injured,' he said.