#9 | Gabriel Jesus - 2020/21 Performances

[FantasyIreland]

Grumpy as he is, Richarlison is a better player than Jesus.
Only my opinion but he is more bullish and holds the ball up better.

Maybe,not entirely convinced.
Jesus in that Everton side,playing week in week out,would probably look a better player than he currently does for us.

 

[DATOIA]

He is a fantastic team player on all those three positions, but at this stage he can’t offer more to guarantee himself starting place..

Of course scores and assists and delivers here but it’s not enough..

We all remember how good Cancelo was in January-February, best player maybe during that period.. Stones has been playing his best football during this season, gundo as well. Phil made a huuuge step forward. I mean.. that’s how you do it…

Unfortunately Gabby has never made that step forward, like being so good during the certain period of time - that you could notice and highlight him among others..

Has he ever been chosen as Etihad player of the month ? Don’t remember..

 

[117 M34]

I'd see if someone was willing to give us 70m and move him on.

 

[RayCTID]

Why do you think this to be true?

It would take most of the pressure off both of them.

 

[mosssideblue]

It would take most of the pressure off both of them.

What pressure?

 

[RayCTID]

What pressure?

Pressure from the supporters for starters for not scoring enough goals for starters. Both players have proved themselves to be valuable players.

 

[mosssideblue]

Pressure from the supporters for starters for not scoring enough goals for starters. Both players have proved themselves to be valuable players.

I would have thought international athletes could handle a bit of pressure. as for not scoring enough goals, who has complained about that?

 

[RayCTID]

I would have thought international athletes could handle a bit of pressure. as for not scoring enough goals, who has complained about that?

A few in both the two threads. Both could a player could do with a break. Both players will benefit alongside a new striker signing in the summer.

 

[mosssideblue]

A few in both the two threads. Both could a player could do with a break. Both players will benefit alongside a new striker signing in the summer.

Do you really believe a few Bluemooners posting their angst about them not scoring enough is going to filter down, let alone, bother them ?

 

[Deleted member 77198]

Thought Jesus was the best player on the pitch last night. He was involved all game, got around players with some great skill, looked like he enjoyed his role as a wide player (again!), covered loads of ground, worked hard defensively.

Brilliant assist for Torres’ second. Top quality wing play!

 

[balotellishaircut]

I'd see if someone was willing to give us 70m and move him on.

What like everyone wanted Mahrez to move on, you talking about that type of moving on ?

 

[RayCTID]

Do you really believe a few Bluemooners posting their angst about them not scoring enough is going to filter down, let alone, bother them ?

Supporters back in the ground could help matters.

 

[doobyedoobye]

I can't see Pep wanting to sell a player who is one of the best players on the pitch when it comes to the press

 

[RayCTID]

I can't see Pep wanting to sell a player who one of the best players on the pitch when it comes to the press

Both Sterling and Jesus are still very useful players to have around.

 

[Phil1]

We would be off our heads to consider selling him.
If he wants to move on then that's different and we get as much as we possibly can and wish him our best.
He would be very very low down on the list of players who don't deserve a place in this squad though.

 

[daztrueblue91]

Last night stated the obvious which is that Jesus is a much better wide forward than central striker.

Pep’s interview about Torres said it all. All of the comments about instinct and sniffing the goal threat is the complete opposite of Jesus.

Hopefully, he starts against Brighton in a wider position.

 

[Deleted member 77198]

Last night stated the obvious which is that Jesus is a much better wide forward than central striker.

Pep’s interview about Torres said it all. All of the comments about instinct and sniffing the goal threat is the complete opposite of Jesus.

Hopefully, he starts against Brighton in a wider position.

I really do rate Jesus as a wide forward. Think it looks a natural position for him. I think it suits the team n’all because his pressing and work rate to help the full back out defensively is top quality.

 

[mccity]

I can't see Pep wanting to sell a player who one of the best players on the pitch when it comes to the press

We would be off our heads to consider selling him.
If he wants to move on then that's different and we get as much as we possibly can and wish him our best.
He would be very very low down on the list of players who don't deserve a place in this squad though.

I think something people need to realise is that City don't just sell players because they're not quite blowing the world away every week.

City only sell/release players who are:

• Too old to be good enough
• Want out
• Significantly surplus to requirements

Most notable City departures since Pep arrived have been old. The fullbacks, Navas, Touré, Silva, Aguero, Bravo, Otamendi, possibly Fernandinho.

We've had players that forced their way out like Sancho, Sané, Diaz, Kolarov, Nolito, and Garcia

And then there's the ones that Pep really didn't rate as good enough, at least by the time of their departure. Mangala, Hart, Delph, Angelino, Iheanacho. You generally knew who these were because they were barely used by Pep whatsoever if not loaned out.

(Some are combination of the above eg Clichy was both old and redundant by the end)


I can't think of a single player, especially under Pep, who you could AT WORST describe as a valuable squad player with a great attitude that's got plenty left to give that's been pushed out. Pep constantly goes on about the value of the whole squad, not just the XI he likes the most at the time. He's not suddenly going to change his opinion on them to live out some transfer fantasy.

This also goes for Sterling, Aké, and whoever else is the boo boy of the day too. They aren't getting sold. They aren't being used as makeweights. They aren't being pushed out. Unless they want to go, then Pep will still see their value as high quality players and do what he can to keep them around. Just like he kept Bernardo, or Gundogan, or Mahrez, or Rodri, or Cancelo, or whoever else despite so many suggesting they be sold.

The only time anyone came close to getting cast away was Stones, and that was due to him having a very messy 18 month spell (far worse than Sterling's run is made out to be).

 

[Blu1]

Jesus & Mahrez over on that wing rotating is perfect & when needed Jesus can be a false 9 pressing defences.

Jesus is not a striker & I don’t think he liked that pressure of needing to score.

keep him out wide

 

[MeatHunterrr]

Not clinical enough to play central but always looks very good out wide.

His contract needs renewing, 2 years left.