Real Madrid, Barcelona Eyeing Arsenal Striker Gabriel Jesus After Champions League Performance
Brazilian striker's performance in Arsenal's recent Champions League 2-1 win over Sevilla fuels Real Madrid and Barcelona's interest; Arteta praises impact player's addition to team amidst concerns about a possible hamstring injury.
- Gabriel Jesus, the Arsenal striker, shone in the Champions League match against Sevilla, aiding in securing a 2-1 win for his team. His performance has garnered attention from LaLiga giants Real Madrid and Barcelona.
- After a successful transfer from Manchester City to Arsenal for £45 million in July 2022, Jesus has thrived, registering a goal and an assist in the recent Champions League win. His Champions League resumes proudly bears 23 goals in 41 appearances.
- Despite concerns of a hamstring injury after being subbed off in the 81st minute of the Sevilla match, Jesus remains optimistic, allaying fears by assuring that he doesn't believe the injury to be serious.
- Arsenal's coach Mikel Arteta commends Jesus for bringing belief and energy to the team, highlighting the player’s potential impact despite his relatively young age of 26. He also recognizes Jesus' vital role in challenging games, implying his significance in Arsenal’s current season's success.
- Jesus is not just well-versed with Champions League football, he's shown a penchant to thrive in it. His latest three group games performances resulted in a goal each time and his overall performance shows a significant rise in his average goal per game in the Champions League compared to the Premier League.