However, as he nears the remarkable milestone of 100 goals in the Premier League, Jesus reflects on his mindset, acknowledging the need for a subtle shift in focus to further elevate his game.
Embracing Pressure and Scoring Records
Jesus has faced immense pressure since his early days in Brazilian football, where expectations are sky-high for aspiring talents.
His journey continued at Manchester City, where he has been an integral part of the team's success. In his own words, as reported by Arsenal Buzz on X, "I have been living with this [pressure] all my life." Yet, his ability to embrace and thrive under pressure is a testament to his character and skill.
"I am close to 100 [goals] in the Premier League, that’s not easy! Then in the Champions League, I am scoring a lot, in the national team I score."
🗣️| Gabriel Jesus: “I have been living with this [pressure] all my life — in Brazil with the national team, at [Manchester] City and now.
— Arsenal Buzz (@ArsenalBuzzCom) January 31, 2024
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Changing Mindset and Focusing on Goals
Despite his accomplishments, Gabriel Jesus recognizes that he has sometimes allowed his focus to stray from his primary objective – scoring goals.
He acknowledges that this shift in mindset might have been a mistake. However, he is determined to rectify it by making a conscious effort to position himself in the box more often and seize every opportunity to find the back of the net.
"Sometimes, like I say, I am not focused on that [scoring goals] and that’s I think my mistake. So now, I think I change my mindset and I will be in the box more — and I try everything to score," he added.