Arsenal Ready to Slay Bayern Munich Giants, Says Jesus
Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus has issued a rallying cry to his young squad ahead of their Champions League clash against Bayern Munich.
Jesus declared that Arsenal are “not kids anymore” and are prepared to challenge the European giants.
Arsenal Aims to End Long Wait for Semi-Final Berth
The Gunners host Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals on Tuesday.
This is Arsenal’s first appearance in the Champions League quarter-finals since 2010. They have also lost to Bayern Munich three times in the round of 16 in the past.
Jesus Believes Arsenal Have Matured
Despite facing a historically strong Bayern Munich side, Jesus believes Mikel Arteta’s young squad has grown significantly according to ESPN.
He points to their current Premier League lead and experience in high-pressure situations like the World Cup and Premier League as evidence of their maturity.
The Arsenal forward acknowledges his own experience playing in the Champions League final with Manchester City, but emphasizes the collective belief within the current Arsenal squad.
He highlights the team’s consistency this season compared to last, where they struggled in the second half.
Facing the Challenge of Harry Kane
The Brazilian acknowledges the significant threat posed by Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane, who has been in top goalscoring form.
The Arsenal forward calls Kane “the best finisher in the world” and emphasizes the importance of keeping him quiet during the match.
However, Jesus recognizes that Bayern Munich boasts a wealth of attacking talent beyond Kane, including Leroy Sane, Jamal Musiala, Kingsley Coman, Thomas Muller, and Serge Gnabry.
Arteta Downplays Significance of Bayern Munich’s Domestic Struggles
While Bayern Munich has fallen short in the Bundesliga this season, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta downplays the relevance of their domestic struggles to the Champions League tie.
He emphasizes that Arsenal will prepare for Bayern Munich to be at their best, regardless of their recent form.
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