Martin Keown praises Gabriel Jesus and his work-rate for the team
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‘I think he’s a fantastic leader…but he needs to start scoring goals’: Martin Keown praises Gabriel Jesus for his pace of work, but warns the Brazilian needs to find his shooting boots after EIGHT games without a goal
- Gabriel Jesus endured another fallow game in front of Arsenal’s goal
- The Brazilian’s non-scoring point was extended to eight games against FC Zurich
- However, Martin Keown praised the attacker for his commitment and commitment
Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown praised Gabriel Jesus for his performance against FC Zurich, despite the Brazilian extending his dry spot in front of goal to eight games.
Jesus endured another frustrating display in front of goal as Arsenal secured first place in Group A of the Europa League and avoided the same fate from their domestic rivals Manchester United by being forced to play in the February play-off round.
After the game, Keown spoke about BT Sport and praised the Brazilian, who captained Arsenal for the first time on Thursday, but added that the goals should come sooner rather than later.
Martin Keown praised the commitment and application of the stand-in Arsenal skipper for the evening Gabriel Jesus
‘I think that he [Jesus] is a fantastic leader and role model at the club, he was the player of the narrative story while playing the pivotal role,” he said.
“If you look at the rest of the team, it was stripped down because the manager wanted to rest as many players as possible with a really big game against Chelsea.
“The main goal was for him to score a goal tonight, which he didn’t and that was disappointing, but I don’t think we should worry too much about that. I think his movement and involvement [is adequate] and he comes very deep into the buildup and into the wide players funnel.
Despite seeing his barren run in front of goal extend to eight games, Jesus still impressed the BT Sport pundit
“No one should question his commitment and dedication, because he gives 100 percent to the cause.
“He thinks about the team, but he has to score. However, Arsenal are winning at the moment and maybe he will score that goal at the weekend.”
The win against Zurich saw Arsenal win five of their six matches in the group stage of the competition, maintaining their imperious start to the season.
Just over a week before the break for the World Cup Mikel Arteta is at the forefront of the Premier League and safe in the knowledge that they will play two games less than United early next year.
Keown said Sunday’s trip to Chelsea could finally see Jesus break his goalscoring hoodoo
However, Keown suggested that goals for the Brazilian should come soon
Kieran Tierney, who has endured a tough season, largely from Arteta’s first team, scored the lone goal.
After the game, Arteta praised the Scottish left-back for the ‘maturity’ he has shown on several occasions this season.
“I think he was really good and Kieran showed a lot of maturity, he respected the decisions we have to make, he did a really good job and scored a great goal to help us win the game and that’s what we like.” demand him. the players ready to make a difference,’ he said.
