He did hurt himself before the 2nd goal, and he took a battering much of the 1st half too.Is Gabby injured?
Tite praises Jesus
Brazil have lost just twice in 42 games under coach Tite, who praised Manchester City striker Jesus after the match.
"Gabriel impresses all the professionals that work with him because he never gives up," said Tite.
"People tell him 'you just have to put up with the pain and run,' and that's what I asked him to do.
He had an excellent game and also had a ridiculous move on the edge of the box (where he dribbled and beat about 5 players) to set up Coutinho, who missed a sitter from 12 yds out.
If he gets a run of games for City (btw he played RIGHT WING for Brazil last night!) he could show people a lot more of his abilities. And, he did get battered last night, but got up and kept going. I’d like to see more of that from him, to show the doubters he isn’t the lightweight they might think he is.
There was some serious “cut and thrust” in the game last night, and it got a bit juicy at times (especially one scything tackle on Jesus that wasn’t even called a foul because the ref played the advantage!!!), but he showed strength, courage and some brilliant forward play.
We could do worse than playing him on the right, with Sergio in the middle and Sterling on the left, with Sané & Mahrez on the bench!!
Absolutely! Sergio just turned 31 and has been working harder than ever at being a better team player, but Jesus has youth and the ability to go all day on his side, just a smidge less guile and execution on his finishing.We could do no worse..... he’s a number 9 all day long and Aguero will have a fight on his hand this season!
Absolutely! Sergio just turned 31 and has been working harder than ever at being a better team player, but Jesus has youth and the ability to go all day on his side, just a smidge less guile and execution on his finishing.
I’m glad Jesus is taking the #9 shirt this season, too. All I was saying was that he didn’t look out of place on the right wing for Brazil, as he used his pace, and willingness to get into the box, to great effect. Of note, it was late in the game, and he had switched over to the left channel when he made Firmino’s goal, which was the move of the night.
So, it is clear he can play across the forward line, even if he believes himself to be a #9, which only creates even more havoc for defenders, who have to worry about an attacking group of players that should strike fear in their deepest safe place!!
He had an excellent game and also had a ridiculous move on the edge of the box (where he dribbled and beat about 5 players) to set up Coutinho, who missed a sitter from 12 yds out.
If he gets a run of games for City (btw he played RIGHT WING for Brazil last night!) he could show people a lot more of his abilities. And, he did get battered last night, but got up and kept going. I’d like to see more of that from him, to show the doubters he isn’t the lightweight they might think he is.
There was some serious “cut and thrust” in the game last night, and it got a bit juicy at times (especially one scything tackle on Jesus that wasn’t even called a foul because the ref played the advantage!!!), but he showed strength, courage and some brilliant forward play.
We could do worse than playing him on the right, with Sergio in the middle and Sterling on the left, with Sané & Mahrez on the bench!!