Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has been impressed by striker Gabriel Jesus’ firepower since the early training camps. And is confident he will transform from a sloppy player into a killer in the 2024-25 season.
Last season, Jesus started only 17 league games. UFABET Which is considered low because he often suffered from knee or hamstring injuries. Overall, he did not score in double figures because he scored 8 goals in 33 matches in all competitions.
However, a full pre-season has given the 27-year-old the potential to live up to his No.9 jersey. As he did in the recent 4-1 win over Leverkusen. Where he looked to have a perfect partnership with Kai Havertz, who both scored once.
The Brazilian’s positive outlook has Arteta confident the new season will be a golden one.
He told the club’s official website.
“The understanding between Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz is as you can see – it’s coming.”
“It happened naturally, there was good chemistry between the two, including Leandro Trossard. All three were listed as False 9s and the result was very impressive to me.”
“For example, with Jesus, I said it from the first day I reported, the feeling I got when I saw him after our last conversation at the end of last season was completely different.”
“I can say this because I saw it with my own eyes.”
“That guy’s energy is different, the way he sees things is different, and the way he moves – it shows he’s serious.”
“The next step is to find consistency and the nitty-gritty details on the field: who are the opponents, what kind of team they are playing, what day are they playing, are we playing every three days, are we playing the full 90 minutes, just 30 minutes or 70 minutes?”
“If you can still perform well in those situations, it’s great.”
Jesus is set to become the only professional striker before the new season begins as Eddie Nketiah is set to join Olympique Marseille.