Igor Jesus
LAF
CM
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Mar 7, 2003 (23)
Right
5'10"
165 lb
Los Angeles FCOn bench midweek
Jesus (knee) is on the bench for Wednesday's encounter against New York Red Bulls.
Analysis: Jesus is likely fit for only a few minutes following an extended recovery period due to his ACL injury setback. The central man hasn't seen competitive action since August 2025 and might be set for a gradual return towards the final stages of the 2026 campaign. Until then, Mathieu Choiniere, Yevgen Cheberko and Jude Terry could continue to benefit from bigger roles in the defensive midfield zone.
Suffers setback
Jesus (knee) suffered a setback on his recovery from ACL surgery as he is expected to remain out indefinitely, per Josh Gross of Inside So Cal Sports.
Analysis: Jesus' return remains on hold again as he suffered a new setback from his ACL recovery, pushing his return date even further. He will look to try to make a come back before the season ends, with no guarantee at the moment.
Expected back for Leagues Cup
Jesus (knee) "is going to show up somewhere in the Leagues Cup, not sure in game two or three or somewhere there", manager Marc Dos Santos said Tuesday.
Analysis: Jesus has been out since August 2025, so he may be reintroduced gradually into the team's rotation following a one-year absence. Once he's fully match fit, he'll offer welcome versatility to the squad's midfield and back line, threatening Aaron Long, Eddie Segura and Mathieu Choiniere for playing time. While his exact return date is unclear, the upcoming Leagues Cup tournament could be a good scenario for the Brazilian to test his physical form before returning to league activity.
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