BREAKING NEWS: “I’m no longer hiding it, don’t count on me for goals because….” – Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus delivers a straightforward message to Mikel Arteta.

Gabriel Jesus has conveyed his frustration to Mikel Arteta regarding his limited playing time this season. The Arsenal forward has started only five matches so far, with just one being in the Premier League. Jesus has expressed his desire for more minutes on the field, similar to many of his teammates.

Over the past month, Jesus has accumulated only 39 minutes of Premier League action, even though he has participated in every League Cup match and started two Champions League fixtures. He was a substitute during Arsenal’s 2-1 loss to Inter Milan on Wednesday, coming on at half-time. This defeat was Arsenal’s second in a row and highlighted their struggle, having failed to score in half of their last six matches.

Jesus’ contributions this season include one goal and one assist, both secured during Arsenal’s League Cup victory over Preston North End last week. Overall, he has clocked 480 minutes across all competitions, equivalent to five full matches out of Arsenal’s 16 total games this season.

Despite his disappointment, Jesus has assured that he will not create any issues within the club. He remains determined to train diligently and seize any opportunity that comes his way in matches. He is hopeful that he might see more playing time in Arsenal’s upcoming match against Chelsea on Sunday.

In a conversation with TNT Sports Brasil after the loss to Inter, Jesus said, “I think every player, not just me, wants more playing time. I’ll never be a source of conflict for the club. I’ll keep proving myself during training, and when I get my chance in matches, I’ll give my all and trust that opportunities will come.”

He continued, “I’ve always said I want to keep improving and helping Arsenal. My current situation isn’t what I’d ideally want, but I’m focused on working hard and earning more minutes. It all depends on my training and mindset, and I leave the final decision to the coach.”

Jesus remains confident in his abilities and his potential contributions to the team but acknowledges the fierce competition for playing time at Arsenal. “I believe in my potential. The competition for a spot is tough, but I know I can contribute a lot to the team,” he stated.

Other players at Arsenal, such as Jorginho, Raheem Sterling, Jakub Kiwior, and Oleksandr Zinchenko, have also faced limited playing time, while academy prospects Ethan Nwaneri and Miles Lewis-Skelly have had minimal minutes. Additionally, Mikel Merino, Takehiro Tomiyasu, and Martin Ødegaard have seen fewer appearances due to injuries.

 

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