Liverpool rival hilariously needs his mum to help him score
By David Gate
Liverpool fans are having a giggle at Gabriel Jesus of Man City after it was revealed he needs his mum around to help him score in the Premier League.
Some players need the right system; the right coach and tactics to make the most of their talents. All top strikers need to have excellent technique, anticipation and to be at peak fitness to succeed at the highest level. One Liverpool rival has all that, but he also needs his mum.
Man City manager Pep Guardiola surprisingly revealed this weekend that one of the reasons Gabriel Jesus has been misfiring over the last six months is that he hasn’t had his mum around.
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Last weekend was the first time since his move to England that he had him mother and siblings around to watch him play. They are now here to help support the 21-year-old. Guardiola gave credit to his family for Jesus’ two goals on Saturday to sink Everton.
It must be hard to be a young footballer, thousands of miles away from your family, but is that really enough to justify a series of poor performances?
Guardiola has hesitated using Gabriel Jesus this season even when Sergio Aguero has been struggling with injuries. Last week he plumped for Raheem Sterling up front on his own which backfired as City lost to Chelsea.
Liverpool are in a fierce title race with Man City. The Reds went back to the top of the table yesterday after hammering Manchester United 3-1 at Anfield.
This weekend is a huge test for Jurgen Klopp’s Reds as they face Wolverhampton Wanderers on Friday evening. The newly promoted side have been in great form and have proven a difficult side to visit and beat.
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