Arsenal fans have now shared their verdict on the performance that Gabriel Jesus produced against Bayern Munich on Tuesday.
Gabriel Jesus was not named in the Arsenal starting line-up by Mikel Arteta head of this Champions League quarter-final first-leg encounter with Bayern Munich.
Kai Havertz was picked to lead the line, whilst Gabriel Martinelli returned to the starting line-up to take his place on the left wing, meaning Jesus had to satisfy himself with a place on the bench.
The Gunners started well against the German giants, with Bukayo Saka putting them ahead with a well-placed finish in the 12th minute.
However, the Arsenal squad’s inexperience at this level then started to tell as two sloppy moments allowed the visitors to turn the game around, via a Serge Gnabry strike and a Harry Kane penalty.
Whilst the Emirates Stadium crowd were raucous in their support of Arsenal, Arteta’s men needed to calm down after the break.
How Gabriel Jesus and Leandro Trossard changed the game for Arsenal v Bayern Munich
Arteta turned to his bench in the second half, and introduced Jesus and Leandro Trossard at the same time, as they replaced Martinelli and Jorginho in the 66th minute.
This duo offer plenty of experience and they were both able to make a huge impact on the match. In the 76th minute, Jesus demonstrated some delightfully quick feet in the Bayern Munich penalty area before showing great awareness to lay the ball off into the path of the onrushing Belgian, who swept it home into the bottom corner.
Trossard has been called the best finisher in the Arsenal squad and he underlined his credentials for that title in this instance. Bayern Munich defender Eric Dier expressed his concern about the the threat that Trossard provides ahead of this match, and his fears duly became a reality.
Arsenal fans on Gabriel Jesus after Bayern Munich draw
So much of this goal was about the good work done by Jesus, though. The 27-year-old might not be the most prolific of forwards but his class is undeniable.
After the final whistle, plenty of Arsenal fans took to X to give their verdict on Jesus’ display. One said, “I want to give big credit to Gabriel Jesus today. Thought he changed the game for us and played without any fear. Superb from him.”
Another supporter insisted he “Has to start next week.” One fan agreed, chipping in with, “Arteta must start him in the second leg.”
One fan stated, “I don’t want to see Gabriel Jesus slander again.”
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