Gabriel Jesus (9)

[FrustratedGooner]

I was hoping for some cringe video Eddie phoning Gabriel or something.

[DiamondGooner]

You said in the video "Versatile striker".

Which is correct, but is he equipped to be the lone CF box target man, Arteta needs in his 4-2-3-1?

How is Jesus on headers and crosses? he's listed as 5'8, how's he going to man handle two Prem CB's on his own in the box?

Saka and Martinelli aren't WF's in Arteta's formation, their position is wingers, so they aren't as close or in the same attacking line as Jesus, so like Auba, he'll be up top alone, crowded out in the box.

........... now, if Arteta changes his formation to a 4-3-3 or a 3-4-3 for example, that's different, Jesus can operate in a more free role centrally like Firmino does when he's got Salah and Mane either side of him, but if we continue with 4-2-3-1 ....... Jesus will be isolated a lot more.

For the way Arteta set up last season he needed a Vlahovic, Ibrahimovic, Lukaku type, someone with enough size to back into and man handle Prem CB's, enough height to get on the end of crosses etc.

.......... how do you see Jesus handling that lone CF role if Arteta as expected continues with 4-2-3-1?

[DiamondGooner]

It's official.

Be interesting to see how he does, I have my theory, but I'll wait to see what role he's being asked to fulfil up front.

However, this signing alone is nowhere near enough to get us our target for the season.

We need at the minimum one more top level signing in attack, I don't think Martinelli and Saka alone are enough to help Jesus get the goals per game we need.

Someone like Raphina or Gnabry would of been good foil.

[EliteKiller]

Arsenal announce Jesus!

We finally have a proper striker after years of old, ageing or underperforming strikers.

One of the top strikers in the world has decided to join Arteta's project

Excited

From Man City back-up to "top strikers in the world" let's hope your prediction comes true.

[Zenith]

https://www.arsenal.com/news/9-things-y ... riel-jesus

[Ach]

Hopefully he loves Europa nights and fires us to the trophy

And get Ronaldo to coach him

[Salibatelli]

2nd tier striker IMO, can’t say I find this signing exciting since I’ve never rated him.

I agree it’s probably the best we can get because we’re no longer eating at the top table and won’t be for a long time.

Hopefully he’ll score a few goals.

[Power n Glory]

https://www.arsenal.com/news/arteta-gives-insight-jesus-qualities

When reflecting on what Arsenal have recruited, he said: “I think it’s a package. Start with his character, the person, the smile and what he represents as a human being. Then he’s an incredible professional, with his work ethic and enthusiasm. You will see it the first day he puts on his boots and enters the training pitch; he has the enthusiasm that he is going to create on his own on that pitch.

“And then obviously there are his qualities, his anger to score, his willingness to be coached, to improve. He is used to winning and he knows that winning is the only way to do it. I think he will set different standards at the club.”

Sounds a little passive aggressive at the end but OK. Sounds like the right sort of character.

As well as plenty of pedigree, Jesus’ ability to play as a centre-forward, false nine or on either side of a front three was something else that attracted him to Arteta, and that versatility is something that the Spaniard admits he is excited to exploit as he aims to add an extra dimension to his attack.

“We have a very, very dynamic team up front. We have three or four players who can play in various positions, and play with each other in different positions. We want to be unpredictable, but at the same time we want to be specific in certain areas, to achieve certain qualities that we didn’t have in the squad, and with Gabi I think we are doing both of those at the same time.”

[DiamondGooner]

So I'll just state the obvious.

At 5'8 approx he's not suited to be a target CF .........while Nketiah is 5'11.

Again that issue can be solved if Arteta rearranges the formation but if he tries to make Jesus play the lone box role its not going to work and am stating that now.

We tried it with Auba, then Laca who is also around the same height so this is not something that's not already been tested, I just hope Arteta smartens up in this area.

[Reiss]

I reckon we should leave the tactics to the qualified football manager. I'm sure he thought about how to integrate Jesus into our tactics before deciding to splash 45m on him.

[Ach]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62036080

Lol at the chronicles Pubber.

[dc16]

[Power n Glory]

So I'll just state the obvious.

At 5'8 approx he's not suited to be a target CF .........while Nketiah is 5'11.

Again that issue can be solved if Arteta rearranges the formation but if he tries to make Jesus play the lone box role its not going to work and am stating that now.

We tried it with Auba, then Laca who is also around the same height so this is not something that's not already been tested, I just hope Arteta smartens up in this area.

I said a while back that he's not looking for a target man as his main CF. It's the false 9 role that's key. To play a 4-3-3 like Liverpool or City, you need a false 9.

[Arsenal Tone]

So I'll just state the obvious.

At 5'8 approx he's not suited to be a target CF .........while Nketiah is 5'11.

Again that issue can be solved if Arteta rearranges the formation but if he tries to make Jesus play the lone box role its not going to work and am stating that now.

We tried it with Auba, then Laca who is also around the same height so this is not something that's not already been tested, I just hope Arteta smartens up in this area.

Totally agree.

[Reiss]

Laca to Jesus is an almighty upgrade.

If we do the same in CM then my gosh it will be exciting