It’s a status thing. Gaby wants to play for Brazil, and being in and out of the Manchester City starting XI is not a shoe-in for his international ambitions. Sadly, however, being in and out of the Real Madrid starting XI probably makes a material difference: of course it shouldn’t, but it probably will - in Gaby’s mind, his agent’s, and the Brazil selectors’. Being selected every week for Arsenal - who might kick on next season, but might not - similarly iffy for consistent international selection in a WC year. So sad, because I think the world of Jesus, and think he’s got loads to offer us still - but gosh, anywhere out of the Prem, if he has to go… good luck, mate.