Mikel Arteta has stated he has seen “one thing totally different” from striker Gabriel Jesus since final season, because the Brazilian impressed towards Bayer Leverkusen.
Jesus, who scored 4 targets in 27 Premier League appearances final time period, was on track with a superb end towards the Bundesliga champions on Wednesday.
The 27-year-old failed to attain in his final 10 league appearances after getting back from a knee harm, with Kai Havertz starring within the quantity 9 place in his absence.
Nonetheless, Arteta has been impressed with Jesus’ shows in pre-season, however has set his striker a problem of turning into extra constant this yr.
“I stated from day one, the primary feeling after I noticed him after speaking to him on the finish of the season is that he was one thing totally different,” Arteta stated.
“I might sense it. His vitality was totally different, the best way he appears to be like is totally different, the best way he’s transferring is totally different. He actually needs it.
“Now it’s about discovering that consistency and doing it in any context, towards any opponent, towards any formation, any day, each three days, for 90 minutes, for half-hour, for 70 minutes.
“For those who produce in these circumstances? It appears to be like good.”
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The encounter towards Xabi Alonso’s facet noticed the return of each Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka into the first-team fold after their Euro 2024 marketing campaign with England.
However there was no sight of Jurrien Timber and new £42m signing Riccardo Calafiori, with Arteta capable of clarify their omission from the squad.
“Jurrien had somewhat discomfort in his foot in the previous few days and clearly, after the period of time he’s been out, we didn’t need to take any dangers with him,” Arteta stated.
“In regard to Riccardo, a lot occurred to him in a single week! He’s come into a brand new surroundings with a special methodology and totally different coaching, so we’re managing him, and we need to do it slowly and in one of the simplest ways potential.
“Hopefully he can be out there to play some minutes on Sunday.”
Arsenal conclude their pre-season preparations towards Lyon this weekend forward of their Premier League opener towards Wolves on the Emirates six days later.
