Jesus, a world-class player but… says Zinchenko

Ukrainian football legend, Oleksandr Zinchenko, has described Gabriel Jesus as a world-class talent, just as he hailed the player’s move to Arsenal but with a warning that the Brazilian needs to improve on “some things.”

Jesus building on his impressive pre-season form bagged a brace for the Gunners in a 4-2 victory over Leicester that has maintained a perfect start to the 2022-23 campaign.

After seeing Jesus open his competitive goal account for the Gunners, Zinchenko – who won Premier League titles alongside the South American at City – told reporters: “Of course I wish him well. And I never had any doubts about him, because he’s a world-class player in terms of his numbers.

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“You can see it as well in how he works along with his attitude every day in training. He’s an example [to others].

“He’s still young, everyone needs to improve some things. He needs to work on a couple of things, like everyone, but the rest is unbelievable.

“He was good during all the years I’ve spent with him. He’s an incredible player, always hungry for goals which is the best quality as a striker. He doesn’t stop at all and I’m so happy for him.

“He’s the guy who is always happy for the team. The team is always first and the club always in front of any individual thing. The most important thing was three points, that’s so important. We need to be as a team.”

Speaking on the current team assembled by Mikel Arteta, the former Ukraine striker said: “It’s just the beginning of the season and I think we need to analyse. Still we conceded two goals and from a defensive line that is a lot. That is why we need to keep going – but I’m so happy for the team and the club.

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“We have an unbelievable squad. Everyone is working hard every day and everyone deserves to play. We’re an unbelievable team.

“I’m trying to do my best and do what the manager has asked me to do. We’re trying to keep the ball better, sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t.”