#9 | Gabriel Jesus - 2019/20 Performances

[Josh_D]

Even though there aren’t many matches to try it, I’d have him playing LW with Raz on the right and Foden through the middle as a false 9.

He draws fouls and is a good dribbler. He probably would cause more trouble for defenders that way when he’s cutting in.

He is a player that has a few things that Aguero doesn’t have. However, he’s not a ‘killer’ in the box. Something of a second striker really. I don’t think he’d ever be a Sergio that creates something out of nothing but he gives an extra dimension to the team. I just feel that dimension would be better from the left for me.

 

[mccity]

We got round the back of there defence twice and put low crosses in, he was nowhere to be seen! Aguero would have been there!

The first of those times happened because he kept us from losing the ball on a set-piece and went out to the edge of the box to lay it off to KDB, so that's why it was Silva there. The second he was there but the ball went to Sterling.

 

[mccity]

Look the fact so much is on here can probably be spun, but if you're like me and constantly bored of the incessant ranting about Jesus then amuse yourself with Jesus bingo. It's like Sterling bingo but he's Brazilian. Also I know my art skills are crap.

 

[cjn]

I've heard it all now. Jesus can't hold a candle to Aguero technically. The way Sergio can hold off a defender on halfway, turn and link with others is/was absolutely second to none.

Look at his performance at home to Liverpool last season. Biggest game of the season, a must win in literally every sense of the phrase. He terrorised their back four all night and absolutely buried the chance he got, which was made possible through his intelligent movement, exquisite first touch and lethal finishing.

Jesus isn't capable of such a level and never will be. The raw materials aren't there.

Why are Aguero and Jesus' PL stats so similar then?

 

[cjn]

Look the fact so much is on here can probably be spun, but if you're like me and constantly bored of the incessant ranting about Jesus then amuse yourself with Jesus bingo. It's like Sterling bingo but he's Brazilian. Also I know my art skills are crap.

"Brazilian Paul Dickov" really got me. Well done.

 

[Ashoka]

Bernardos form has fallen off a cliff, Mahrez hasn't improved one iota, Phil may well have established himself long before now had he been given the chance, KDB got better with age, he was outstanding for Wolfsburg before Pellers bought him. Seen none of Laporte before he arrived so can't comment and Sane will forever be the one that got away. He has what we miss so badly, pace power and a clean strike.

I think it will be atleast 2-3 years before you see Sane back to the scary bit. An ACL injury is more likely to take 2-3 years to fully recover than right away.

Just like Mendy is not 100% of what he was.. it'll take Sane time.

Yes we sold him for peanuts but I have a feeling we'll be better off without an injury prone player. This might be a blessing in disguise like how you're treating Bernardo's form currently.

 

[Bobby Heaton Moor]

Why are Aguero and Jesus' PL stats so similar then?

So if Jesus continues performing as he is for the next five years and "has similar stats to Aguero" at the end of that time, you'd be satisfied?

 

[cjn]

So if Jesus continues performing as he is for the next five years and "has similar stats to Aguero" at the end of that time, you'd be satisfied?

No, of course I want him to become a better finisher. My point is "how bad" he is now is wildly overstated.

 

[billfromthehill]

Different name, same old shite.

His record speaks for itself and im sorry, it trumps your bullshit opinion of the lad.

He plays anywhere else with his record and 95% of this forum is demanding we sign him.

Is he a better finisher than Kun right now? No but he is 23 and his record suggests he knows were the net is.

Is he a better all round player technically than Kun right now? Yes he is imo and at 23, he is the future.

Really care to break it all down for me about your opinion that met get me on side with you on this point ( just asking)

 

[billfromthehill]

And it’s 2020.

I think Jesus has a fragile mentality but has been buoyed to the top by his talent.

He needs to become more evil and ruthless in the box and pop shots at the keeper.

Simpl as this lions don’t eat if they don’t kill its that simple

 

[Millwallawayveteran1988]

Pele would have struggled to score yesterday the shit that was being served up.

He is a 2nd striker for me or wide man but yesterday wasn’t his fault.

 

[kdbrise]

Look at Gabby when Raz wins possession.

He doesn't get himself in a goal scoring position at all. Clearly he has confidence issues and teammates don't trust him. Massive liability until we get a proper striker.

Even if he doesn't score, he doesn't rough up defenders, be a nuisance, hold the ball etc. This is the major problem. He makes it easy for the defenders.

 

[vin]

Why are Aguero and Jesus' PL stats so similar then?

I'd like to see his stats against top 6 sides compared to Aguero's. I think he will be a million miles of Kun's ratio.

That's the issue. He looks ok against the bottom 10 teams (sometimes) but when it matters against the big boys he goes missing.

 

[kdbrise]

I'd like to see his stats against top 6 sides compared to Aguero's. I think he will be a million miles of Kun's ratio.

That's the issue. He looks ok against the bottom 10 teams (sometimes) but when it matters against the big boys he goes missing.

Also don't forget the more important goals , like winners and equalizers. That's where your mindset comes into play. Easier to score the first goal or when we are 2 or 3 up already.

 

[domalino]

I'd like to see his stats against top 6 sides compared to Aguero's. I think he will be a million miles of Kun's ratio.

That's the issue. He looks ok against the bottom 10 teams (sometimes) but when it matters against the big boys he goes missing.

Why are people still pretending Aguero is on another level vs. the top 6?

Against Liverpool, Chelsea, Leicester, Spurs, Arsenal, Wolves & United this season Aguero has scored 1 goal in 9 games.

Jesus has 2 in 13, but he only started 5 of them, so not sure what people expect from 10-20 minute cameo's.

We've been bad against the big sides this season, and not great last season.

Both strikers have struggled.

 

[Ban-jani]

Look at Gabby when Raz wins possession.

He doesn't get himself in a goal scoring position at all. Clearly he has confidence issues and teammates don't trust him. Massive liability until we get a proper striker.

Even if he doesn't score, he doesn't rough up defenders, be a nuisance, hold the ball etc. This is the major problem. He makes it easy for the defenders.

I was screaming at the tele during that move.

Those two are toothless when you consider the chances we create.

When we’re a goal up and playing someone shit, they’re great but when we’re losing and we need either to step up, they fluff every chance they get.

Genuinely, we need to replace Jesus with Kane, he’d score 30+ PL goals and 45 in all comps if he stayed fit for a year.

 

[domalino]

Look at Gabby when Raz wins possession.

He doesn't get himself in a goal scoring position at all. Clearly he has confidence issues and teammates don't trust him. Massive liability until we get a proper striker.

Even if he doesn't score, he doesn't rough up defenders, be a nuisance, hold the ball etc. This is the major problem. He makes it easy for the defenders.

It is quite shocking when you see him wide open at the back post in loads of space to score and Sterling doesn't pass him the ball.

Terrible decision from Sterling.

 

[decmancity]

Look at Gabby when Raz wins possession.

He doesn't get himself in a goal scoring position at all. Clearly he has confidence issues and teammates don't trust him. Massive liability until we get a proper striker.


Even if he doesn't score, he doesn't rough up defenders, be a nuisance, hold the ball etc. This is the major problem. He makes it easy for the defenders.

Presuming this is a Clarkie?

 

[domalino]

Genuinely, we need to replace Jesus with Kane, he’d score 30+ PL goals and 45 in all comps if he stayed fit for a year

We need to replace Jesus with a striker who's had 5 hamstring injuries (1 needing surgery) in 4 years plus 3 ankle surgeries and a knee ligament injury because he'd score 45 in all comps if fit for a year.

Didn't realise we were in fantasy land. What a perfect compliment to our other incredibly injury prone striker. Would definitely give Pep lots of chances to experiment with Bernardo at false 9.

 

[balotelli's back pocket]

Look the fact so much is on here can probably be spun, but if you're like me and constantly bored of the incessant ranting about Jesus then amuse yourself with Jesus bingo. It's like Sterling bingo but he's Brazilian. Also I know my art skills are crap.

Incredible work but you forgot my personal favourite "I would probably score x amount of goals in this team."