Kai Havertz is amazed by Gabriel Jesus’s talent. The German international spoke to Football London after Arsenal defeated Lens 6-0 in a game in which Gabriel Jesus looked back to his best; he dazzled.
The 24-year-old was asked about his teammate Gabriel Jesus, and this is what the big German said: “He’s the best [striker I have played with]. I see it in every training session.
“It’s an honor to play with him. You see his quality on the pitch; he is amazing. He is one of those players who can turn a game around by himself.
“He scores a lot of goals. He is not only a goalscorer; he can link up so well and help with the build-up play.
“He is so good for the team and helps everyone on the pitch.”
Taking Havertz’s claims into consideration, we may believe that some of us ignore how amazing Jesus is. The Brazilian is a fantastic player, but injuries have prevented us from witnessing his brilliance consistently. He was out for nearly three months last season, but he still managed to score last night.
He has already missed two games this season due to injury.
Though some believe he doesn’t score many goals, which is one of the main reasons Arsenal could acquire a striker in the winter, he does more than that. He gives Arsenal’s attack life by creating chances and assisting other players’ goals.
Even if a new striker is brought in, I doubt Arteta will entirely disregard what Jesus brings to his attack. He will certainly be tempted to play them both, most likely in a front two.
Daniel O
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“He gives Arsenal’s attack life” That really says it all Daniel O.
Alot of goals is a bit flattering, but yes he brings alot to the team.
I dear football London referring to Havertz as the BIG GERMAN.
More and more great players thinks the Brazilian is great for Arsenal, the legendary Thierry Henry recently said and I quote ” Will Jesus ever score 20 – 25? I hope so, but what he does for us in general, it’s just great for us.
Arsenal does not need another striker
Of course we do. You are not thinking straight.
I’ve often found jesus a bit disappointing recently because I’m always comparing to what I saw in his first few months here, before his injury last season. Just incredible technical ability, pace and intelligence and physical strength that doesn’t look possible for someone his size. This season he’s been good, brilliant in flashes, but still hasn’t really shown what he’s really capable of. I hope he’s fully recovered from his injury and it’s just a matter of time before he gets back to his very best.
Davi You sum up the JESUS dilemma very well.
I think precisely as you do and would add that reliability, -meaning therefore staying fit and on top form consistently – is what separates the RICES and SALIBAS in our team , from JESUS AND OTHER STOP, START, THEN GET INJURED AGAIN TYPES.
Reliable top class availability is everything, but occasional flashes of brilliance, in between injuries, is far less useful.
He’s played 5 out of 13 games in the league. To say he hasn’t shown what he is capable of is a bit ridiculous, he’s been injured. All comps he has 5 goals and 2 assists in 9 starts. Jon’s point below yours on his injury issues being a concern is valid.
OK, before today he’d *started* 5 games *in the league* but played in 8, with 13 appearances overall (all of which I considered – even the games in Europe in which he’s scored a lot of goals). Fair enough he’s been injured, and as I alluded to, I hope that/those injuries are not holding him back still.
He’s looking good today but still not the same as he was, because before he was really bullying defenders and taking the ball in difficult situations and beating 1, 2 or 3 players at times.
What I really wanted to get across in my comment is that I think he’s incredibly capable, easily our best attacking player in terms of overall ability imo, however since his injury last season, I’d say the best I’ve seen of him is around 80% of that player. I really hope he can get back to his best – that’s all.
Been very brushed over how we’ve missed Jesus for 8 of our 13 games this year. Especially as he was flying preseason.