His experience is worth more than stats could show. Although ‘only’ 27, Gabriel Jesus has already fought some unforgettable Champions League battles (mostly with Manchester City), and could be very important, if not crucial, for Arsenal in their extremely challenging duel with Bayern Munich in the UCL quarter-final. He’s got an impressive record of 24 goals and seven assists in 44 appearances in the competition.Despite being a natural-born striker, No.9, the Brazil international has been played off the left in their last two matches, with Kai Havertz up front, as well as earlier in the season when Eddie Nketiah was leading the line.”I don’t want to come here and say Gabi doesn’t care about playing as a winger when his position normally is a nine,” he said. “In this part of the season, you don’t complain. I never complain. When I get the chance, I will show the manager and everyone else why I have to play.”This part of the season, I’ll put my ego aside and do what the manager wants to help the team. It’s not easy, not just for me but for Eddie as well. Kai is having amazing games and scoring. That’s the price you pay if you want to be in a big club.”Gabriel Jesus reveals he hardly even remembers playing fit.”I’m just trying to get fit and help Arsenal as much as I can. Unfortunately, I’ve had some problems this season, and I hope I don’t have those next season.”Sometimes I feel it (pain in his knee) but I don’t remember the last day I played football without pain so I cannot complain. I’m just trying to recover well and that’s it. Mentally, I try to keep strong in my mind and that’s it.”UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE – QUARTER-FINALSFirst legTuesday22:00: (1.80) Arsenal (3.70) Bayern (5.00)22:00: (2.85) Real Madrid (3.50) Man.City (2.55)Wednesday22:00: (1.85) Atl.Madrid (3.60) Dortmund (4.80)22:00: (2.05) PSG (3.60) Barcelona (3.80)***odds are subject to change***
