World Cup 2018: Top 10 young forwards to keep an eye on in Russia

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Gabriel Jesus will be donnin
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Neymar's partnership with Gabriel Jesus will make Brazil a World Cup favorite

Gabriel Jesus might just be the savior Brazil needs to put behind them the nightmares from the previous World Cup. Brazil is widely considered one of the favorites to win the tournament in Russia and vital to their success will be the attacking skills of Gabriel Jesus.

The 21-year old Brazilian found the net 24 times in his first full season at Manchester City and managed to provide 10 assists as well. Jesus has been handed the number nine jersey for the World Cup and is first choice striker ahead of Liverpool's Roberto Firmino, who had a very good season as well.

The decision to pick Jesus ahead of him might be well deserved, as the young striker has managed to score 9 times in 15 outings with the Seleção. Neymar will undoubtedly be Brazil's biggest threat, but Jesus will definitely live up to the legacy of the Brazilian number nine jersey at the World Cup in Russia.

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