Forward Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal warns Bayern Munich that the London-based team has matured and is no longer naive.
“With me, there’s no problem in reaching out and talking to the young players. I’m also a player, the kind of person always ready to share when young players come to talk to me,” ESPN quoted Jesus as saying.
“If I see something that needs to be addressed to help them, I will do it. But I don’t think Arsenal is a team of youngsters anymore. They have all played on big football stages, like the World Cup, Premier League, and now the Champions League. So, I think everyone is ready to help each other when needed,” the Brazilian striker emphasized.
Alongside Kai Havertz, Jesus is one of the few rare players from Arsenal who have experienced the atmosphere of the Champions League multiple times. The Brazilian forward even appeared in the final of the 2020/21 Champions League when Manchester City lost to Chelsea 0-1.
Ahead of the Champions League quarter-final match against Bayern Munich in the 2023/24 season, Arsenal is highly rated due to their excellent form. Meanwhile, their opponents are struggling, suffering consecutive defeats in the Bundesliga. Experts believe this is the perfect time for the Gunners to defeat the German representatives.
However, the biggest obstacle for Arsenal lies in their lack of experience on the grand stage. Many believe the Gunners are still a young team in the most prestigious club competition on the planet. However, Jesus has a different perspective. He has great confidence in Arsenal’s ability to win.
“At this moment, we are ready, confident, and more mature,” the former Manchester City striker emphasized.
Facing Bayern, Arsenal reunites with Harry Kane. During his time at Tottenham, the English forward scored 14 goals and provided 3 assists against the Gunners. A true menace to the London-based club. Even though Bayern is not as strong as before, they cannot be underestimated with Kane leading the attack.
“Everyone knows Kane’s quality,” Jesus expressed his opinion. “For me, Kane is the best finisher in the world.”