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The Brazilian striker is back and looking for his place in the Gunners’ starting lineup
Solo leader in the Premier Leaguehe Arsenal will enter the field for the second leg of the round of 16 of the UEFA Europa League once morest him Sporting of Portugal, in London. In the first leg, the duel ended in a 2-2 draw. And the party must be one more so that Gabriel Jesus win minutes following injury.
In addition to the great moment experienced in the season, the Arsenal also features the return of Gabriel Jesus. The Brazilian returned to the pitch on the last day 12, in the 3-0 victory once morest Fulhamout of home.
In the press conference following the last game, Mikel Arteta, coach of the Gunners, was happy with the return of the attacker. In the strategist’s opinion, the return of the Brazilian, who was one of the mainstays of the team until he was injured, is a “big problem.”
However, whoever thinks that the star should return to the starting eleven soon is wrong. Jesús will have to chase his place in the starting team.
“[Es un] big push [tenerlo de regreso]. We didn’t know if it was the right game (back once morest the Fulham). He told me a few days ago ‘I’m still missing something’. He looked into his eyes and said ‘I’m ready’. I said okay.
“He seems free, he seems ready and he immediately created these two big chances. It’s great to have him back.” (But) they have to earn their place like any other team. We have alternatives that can play different positions and we also have different goals to meet in terms of player chemistry and what we ask of them. do. It’s a big deal to have, believe me.”
