Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has praised Gabriel Jesus as a significant asset for the club, following the Brazilian’s hat-trick in Wednesday’s dramatic 3-2 Carabao Cup win over Crystal Palace.
Jesus had endured a lengthy goal drought in recent months, with speculation growing over a potential January exit given his struggles in front of goal for Arsenal.
Softfootball understands Arteta was quick to praise his forward’s response following the standout individual performance. He said:
Gabriel Jesus is a big asset for us. I’m so pleased for him. It’s been a long period for him without goals, now he looked very sharp.
Arteta made clear the hat-trick serves as a timely reminder of the quality Jesus continues to offer the squad, regardless of recent transfer speculation. He added:
I think it’s a great thing for him and the team that we can rely on a player of such quality.
