Eddie Nketiah insists he and his other Arsenal teammates will miss Gabriel Jesus, but they are ready to step up and get the job done now the Brazilian is injured.
Jesus is set to miss several weeks after suffering a new injury which is a major setback for the Gunners.
It does not seem like Arsenal would sign another striker to replace the Brazilian, which means Nketiah and Folarin Balogun must step up and provide the goals that the team needs.
It is a bad time to lose such an important player, but Nketiah says via the Daily Mail:
‘Yeah (I did answer doubts last season), but I don’t think I’m here to fill in for anyone. I’m here to play and contribute to the team, obviously, I believe in my abilities and I know I can contribute.
‘I just really enjoyed it (last season) and was able to improve myself. I played some really big games and I was able to help and contribute.
‘I pride myself on always being ready and whatever role the manager needs me to fill, I will always make sure I do my best so I can help the team — that’s what it’s all about.’
Just Arsenal Opinion
Losing Gabriel Jesus is a huge problem and we probably should consider signing a new striker.
We will play some games before the transfer window closes and if we do not get the goals from Nketiah and Balogun, the club must spend on a new striker.
This is very important if we want to end the campaign inside the top four or challenge for the league title.
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Arsenal has just tabled a bid of £23 mill for Raya, remember I told you this story has legs.
Now maybe buying a top striker is not a priority.
Whoever is the striker, Havertz has to play in behind, but I would very much like to see Tossard gets a consistent run now.
Misplaced priority IMO.
Trossard is the best option without Jesus, and maybe even competition at striker.
I thought we played some of our best and most dangerous football with Trossard as striker with Martinelli and Saka on the wings.
Just how long is Jesus going to be out and yes nketia is more than capable of playing that position like he did last season.
I thought Nketiah,along with Partey, was our best player against Monaco,yet none of the anti NK brigade on JA have the decency to acknowledge that fact.
What does Arteta see in Nketiah?
To Arsenal fans, during last season, Nketiah proved what everyone knew.
He isn’t up to the task of leading the attack. When he plays, Arsenal offer no attacking threat and the fact he needs four chances to score one, proves he misses more than he scores. He got dropped then injured last season, never got a chance again and Arsenal fans sighed with relief.
He claims in an interview, that he proved himself last season?! Did I miss something?
Based off of the facts stated above, in what realm of reality, did Nketiah prove himself last season? I’d give Balogun the chance and get rid of Nketiah, quick fast and in a hurry! I agree with the comment that stated, Arsenal looked better with Trossard, Martinelli and Saka upfront. They looked tremendous as a unit, were giving teams fits and sharing the goals amongst themselves. One of Arteta’s mistakes was, dropping Trossard and not letting Jesus fight for his place after injury. That took the rhythm out of the team.
Trossard and Nketiah are lame in the air, so as the man in the middle it wont be too effective. For now play Martinelli up top , with Trossard left and Saka right.
the 3 subs for these 3 which Arteta always makes are ESR left sub trossard and bring Eddie up top , Nelson for Saka. If its back to wall we have LWBs and RWBs in abundance.
Still not convinced where KH fits in … really …is he Odegaards cover/sub?