There is talk of Arsenal boosting their attack, as well as speculation about attacking-minded players like Emile Smith Rowe, Eddie Nketiah, and Reiss Nelson all possibly leaving. Despite these discussions, the fact that Gabriel Jesus, who didn’t have a particularly successful last season, isn’t associated with an exit should be significant. It could indicate that the Brazilian has a chance to redeem himself next term.
With injuries last season, Jesus struggled to maintain his consistency. In reality, since his injury during the Qatar FIFA World Cup in December 2022, which sidelined him for three months, the former Manchester City star has never been the same.
But, ideally, after a beneficial rest this summer, the return of Gabriel Jesus will be so sweet. We talk about Kai Havertz spearheading the Arsenal attack, but if Jesus’ first few months as a Gunner (before the 2022 World Cup break) taught us anything, it’s that if he regains full fitness and sharpness, he’s a formidable attacking option.
Like me, did you ever wonder if, if Jesus had been sharper last season, Arsenal would not have failed to win the league by a mere two points after the 2023–24 season—he’d have given them the extra edge?
Next week, when Arsenal players return from pre-season, Jesus will be among the first to report, energized and ready to hone his skills for the upcoming season. The Brazilian has major ‘breaking’ potential, as evidenced (in the Sofascore graphic highlighted) in his cameo in the 2-2 Champions League draw between Arsenal and Bayern Munich at the Emirates Stadium, in which he flipped the script. We can for sure expect much more from Gabriel Jesus next season.
If he returns to his very best, he will certainly make our forward line even more formidable….
Sam P
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Jesus for one, is NOT a striker. Jesus thinks he is, Pep does not, thats why they parted ways. Jesus is a free spirit and does not hold his position. He is a winger at best and arguably, doesn’t suit our style of play. He is best gone and replaced.
Exactly right, Jesus was never a striker and never will be. Expecting something different this year is a foolish endeavor.
Injury prone, not clinical or a good finisher, he is a winger if he plays at all. Pep found that out, and we have outgrown him like City did.
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For me the fact that Arteta is looking at bringing in a no.9 means he sees that Jesus or Nketia is maybe not suited or fully capable for the duties. Because with Havertz he was bought as a utility player. Jesus is very skilled, for me he’s yet to fulfill his true potential and injuries are not helping. Relying on him as an option at no.9 is a huge risk, I’d prefer him on the wide areas. He does bring something different from what we already have, a good dribbler in tight spaces, especially when brought in 2nd half when opposition is tiring
On my side Jesus has nowhere to take Arsenal, my opion both Edu and Arteta should cash him in…. Was a waste of money
In my opinion it’s too bigger risk to rely upon Jesus to provide the necessary “extra” strike power that Arsenal need.
For one thing, he is injury-prone unfortunately so we can’t rely upon him returning “to his very best” – or not for long – as the article says.
For another (as has already been mentioned) he isn’t a striker, even when fit. He scored 58 goals in 159 games for City and, so far, 15 goals in 53 games for Arsenal. That’s not a top-class goal to game ratio.
Arsenal currently has several “regular” goal scorers, but successful teams have an established 20+ goals a season striker which Arsenal don’t have. Jesus just isn’t it. Getting one is another matter of course as there aren’t too many on the market and they are expensive.
West Ham at home.
We had over 75% possession, 30 shots, 8 on target and 0 goals.
Jesus led the line and wasted chance after chance after chance.
He’s not a reliable striker. Very talented player but where he fits into Arsenal now I don’t know. He’s not a starter for me.
Relax gooners, and embrace the guy. I bet you’d love him more next season. He’s also an important player for us.
Keeping Havertz as our number 1 cf is a risk, a risk I would take, so having another risk as his number 2 just doesnt sit right with me. We dont need a world beater as back up just someone who can stick the ball in the back of the net. I would rather Trossard deputise for Havertz as atleast he can score !!!
I don’t know which role he’ll play, but I have a feeling Jesus will be great for us next season. My wish is that he can regain his pre-2022 World Cup form. Having Jesus fit and raring to go will be important because he’s the only one of our key forwards who’s been free and rested.The rest may not even get pre season ahead of our tricky opening games. We are going to need him.
I believe Jesus will be more productive if he plays the left-sided AM role with someone like Giroud in front of him
His hold-up play is very inconsistent, but he is world-class in tight-spaces, pretty press-resistant and very tricky
@Gai yea Jesus would be more productive at left side of attack but we can’t neglect the importance of Matinelli’s pace. Though Matinelli can be inconsistent in his performance. It’s up to Arteta to use both to good effect.
Arsenal lack of activities at the moment in the transfer market is not enough reason for us to resolve GJesus is what we need to take us forward.
Lwa
In my opinion, we may continue in our second spot every season until we sign a lethal towering CF. No one can deny importance of Halaand helping City to win Epl last season.
Martinelli pace useless against the low block as no space to run – unfortunate reality Arsenal will see even more often again next season
Jesus is more manoeuvrable in tight spaces, but too rarely translated to goals last season
Calafiori’s deal was unexpected, so we could get another unexpected player transfer for a new attacker
No way sell him, if he’s fit he will be getting minutes. He’s a decent player and fights for the badge. He’s got street hustling football skills and that is a good mentality for the squad to have for European games, no more being outsmaterted by Diego Someone’s teams running the clock down and making meals out of a light touch by rolling around like they lost a toe. We fans have short memories of how so many of our goals, involved Jesus starting the move or involved in the build up play. How many times we’ve seen him drift to the left dragging a defender with him at the right instance to make space for Martinelli to cut inside. The season before last we played the best football, I would go as far as saying, that I have ever seen us play. Jesus played a big part in that. Just my opinion ♥️🤍
Take a look at some of his highlights from 22/33 season:
Gabriel Jesus / All Goals and Assists / Season 2022/23
https://youtu.be/cRPoHp6bEF0?si=ipAqHoW8P_r1GrOO
Jesus was THE man for much of 2022/23. So much so that we thought that season was over when he was injured at the World Cup. He was hampered by injuries last year. Was not given sufficient rest and recovery and basically he was crap because he was rushed back in to service. If his knee recovers then we have an incredible diverse set of attackers up front. Arteta just needs to find someone to deputise for Saka who again was overplayed and ineffective many games due to fatigue. playing less will make him better in the games he does play. Maybe it will be Jesus or Martinelli in the Saka spot – or he buys someone. But Starboy needs rest and recovery time.
Just sign Watkins. He wants it nad he’s really good. Surprisingly they go talking about makeshift strikers like David and Brobbey. Non of these is an upgrazde to Nketia, Jesus or Havertz. It’s a shame.
Maybe the don’t even have the funds. Not a single signing more than 1 month after market opens. Why all these cat games????
Any team that don’t have fund will not be buying a luxury defender for 50m Euros, they are just taking there time as usual, Sesko would have been the best option for us but he decided to stay at lezbig
Am an Arsenal Fan from Uganda, for sure Mikel Arteta has brought hope for glorious moments for us, but there are basic things the management should do before begining of new season come August.
1. We need serious striker who can score at least 25 to 30 goals per season
2. We need to add an electric winger plus are mid fielder
3. Lastly we have been disappointed for so long no trophies we don’t want praises for players who can not perform like Jesus, Nketiah, plus others we need goals simple and Trophies thanks