Been consistent with my thoughts on Jesus since we were first linked to him - he’s an improvement on what we had last season but not the 20-25 goal answer we were hoping for.
If he can play in that Man City side, with unparalleled creativity feeding him, and come away with 10-15 goals per season - he’s unlikely to start banging in 20+ under Arteta’s rigid system.
However, he does have good creative numbers and at only 25, maybe his finishing and goal numbers can improve. Our front 3 has potential to be very interchangeable and exciting too, if Arteta will loosen up on his rigidity.
Not to sound all negative, I’m sure he’ll do well and if Raphinha signs on top, it’s as exciting a front line as we’ve had in years. But, a Tammy/Scamacca/DCL in addition to Jesus would have been much more interesting in my opinion.
He's not going to be getting as many chances at Arsenal but you'd hope the consistent game time would maybe even that out a little.
I too have been consistent with my thoughts on this and whole heartedly agree with your opening sentence, but taken some more time over the weekend and broadened my perspective a litte.
It's been so long since we had a striker who could contribute off the ball that I feel we need to think about this a little differently.
Now hear me out - I am not for ONE second comparing G. Jesus to Benzema, but for many years, when Real Madrid were scoring 90+ goals, he was often criticised for being more of a functional forward than a goalscorer.
Yet I honestly believe that's the role he was required to play - drift wide, pull defenders out of position, and create space for others. Out of possession - press high and force turnovers.
I don't think G. Jesus will get near Benzema's output in goals or assists, but I do think (and I include myself in this) we need to revise our perception of his goalscoring numbers based on the role he played at City.
Been consistent with my thoughts on Jesus since we were first linked to him - he’s an improvement on what we had last season but not the 20-25 goal answer we were hoping for.
If he can play in that Man City side, with unparalleled creativity feeding him, and come away with 10-15 goals per season - he’s unlikely to start banging in 20+ under Arteta’s rigid system.
However, he does have good creative numbers and at only 25, maybe his finishing and goal numbers can improve. Our front 3 has potential to be very interchangeable and exciting too, if Arteta will loosen up on his rigidity.
Not to sound all negative, I’m sure he’ll do well and if Raphinha signs on top, it’s as exciting a front line as we’ve had in years. But, a Tammy/Scamacca/DCL in addition to Jesus would have been much more interesting in my opinion.
Not really a player that gets you out of your seat. Probably City’s worst forward player right?
Oh yeah you’re right actually, tbf though Grealish would be a player that excites me so maybe I should just stfu.Thats Grealish no?
Thats Grealish no?
He only had a total of 44 shots all season scoring 8 goals at a rate of a goal for every 5.5 shots. That's a better conversion rate than Harry Kane and Aubameyang this season.
I've seen a bit of criticism levied at this signing, which I can understand, but nothing along the lines of Jesus not being an 'exciting player'.Not really a player that gets you out of your seat. Probably City’s worst forward player right?
I too have been consistent with my thoughts on this and whole heartedly agree with your opening sentence, but taken some more time over the weekend and broadened my perspective a litte.
It's been so long since we had a striker who could contribute off the ball that I feel we need to think about this a little differently.
Now hear me out - I am not for ONE second comparing G. Jesus to Benzema talent wise, but for many years, when Real Madrid were scoring 90+ goals, he was often criticised for being lacking ruthlessness. He scored 16 in 2 seasons from 2016-18 (over 61 games) in La Liga with a Real Madrid that was dominating Europe.
Yet I honestly believe his role was massively underrated - drift wide, pull defenders out of position, and create space for others. Out of possession - press high and force turnovers. He made everyone around him better, and was a big game player.
I don't think G. Jesus will get near Benzema's output in goals or assists, but I do think (and I include myself in this) we need to revise our perception of his goalscoring numbers based on the role he played at City.
I'd take Jesus over all theirnforward players but Harlaand.
The level of disrespect for a 25 year old Brazillian with 56 caps and 19 goals is mad.
Hair we gooooooo
I'd take plenty including Jesus, I'd happily take Mahrez, Sterling, Foden, Grealish and obviously Haaland.
We finished 5th, the forwards at City won the league and werent far off a CL.
Anyone from there front line would without doubt improve us.