Gabriel Jesus has a difficult start for Arsenal against Shakhtar
Arsenal achieved its first victory after the international break against Shakhtar Donetsk in the champions league on Tuesday night.
The Gunners started brightly at the Emirates Stadium but failed to create clear-cut chances. The deadlock was finally broken after an own goal by goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk.
Gabriel Martinelli's powerful shot deflected off Rizyk and into the back of the net. Leandro Trossard had a brilliant opportunity to double the club's lead from the penalty spot, but his attempt was saved.
Arsenal returned to winning ways with a 1-0 victory in front of their fans, but they were far from their best level. Gabriel Jesus He was a big disappointment on the right wing where they chose him to start.
according to Fotmob.comThe Brazilian completed 89% of his passes with 4 of 4 dribbles won. He also won 100% of his aerial duels with 5 recoveries. However, it was ineffective in the rival area after 4 touches.
Jesus missed a great opportunity that night and seemed to lack confidence. The 27-year-old put himself in superb counter-attacking positions, but his ball control let him down against Shakhtar.
As expected, the £46 million He was replaced in the 68th minute by the coach Mikel Arteta.
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Jesús had a good preseason in which he was determined to prove his worth. He suffered another injury early in the season and upon his return looked far from his best in his decision making.
It was a similar story against Shakhtar, where he got the nod on the right wing ahead of Raheem Sterling in Bukayo SakaAbsence due to injury. Jesús had good possession of the ball, but there was little exit.
Arteta has a big decision to make regarding the Brazilian considering that Saka is not fit to start. Liverpool in it first division on Sunday. There is a chance he could be cut after a below-average performance.
Sterling is the obvious alternative to start on the right side of the Gunners' attack in Saka's absence. There is the wildcard option of playing Ethan Nwaneri in the number 10 position with Martinelli and Trossard open.
Arteta did not consider the option against Shakhtar yesterday and is unlikely to consider it in a very important match against Liverpool, where the club needs to win to stay on top of the league title race.
