Arsenal Manager Mikel Arteta Praises Gabriel Jesus' Pre-Season Form

Arsenal Manager Mikel Arteta Praises Gabriel Jesus' Pre-Season Form

Gabriel Jesus celebeates scoring the 1st Arsenal goal of Arsenal during the pre season friendly between Arsenal and Manchester United at SoFi Stadium on July 27, 2024 in Inglewood, California

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed his delight with forward Gabriel Jesus' pre-season form, stating that the Brazilian is in "top condition" ahead of the new season. Jesus scored in the 2-1 pre-season win over Manchester United, showcasing his sharpness and readiness for the upcoming campaign.

Arteta Credits Jesus' Hard Work and Dedication

Arteta attributed Jesus' impressive form to his hard work and dedication over the summer. "He's changed a lot of things over the summer, and he's come back in top condition again," Arteta said. "When you have that baseline, other things can be built, but without that foundation, we don't have a player, and he needs to be in that condition to get the best out of him."

Jesus Reflects on Last Season's Struggles and Pre-Season Preparation

Jesus spoke about his struggles last season, citing a knee injury that required surgery and impacted his pre-season preparation. However, he expressed his determination to make an impact this season, stating, "I could enjoy my holidays and then I trained a lot, and I was focused to come back well and do a good pre-season. Now I'm in different shape, and I can play football again."

Arsenal's Pre-Season Schedule and Upcoming Matches

Arsenal will face Liverpool on Thursday at 00:30 BST in Philadelphia as part of their pre-season schedule. The match will be an opportunity for Jesus to continue his impressive form and build momentum ahead of the new season.

In related news, Premier League clubs have announced their summer 2024 pre-season matches, with various teams facing off in friendlies and tournaments. The pre-season schedule provides an opportunity for players to regain match fitness and for managers to experiment with their squads ahead of the new season.