Gabriel Jesus avoids thinking about Manchester City and reveals criticism from his mother after Brazil debut

  Brazilian attacker Gabriel Jesus will defend the shirt of Manchester City from 2017, but the 19-year-old avoids thinking about the future. Concentrated on his club Palmeiras and the Brazilian national team, Gabriel Jesus also revealed that he ended up being criticised by his mother, despite a fantastic debut for the Seleção. Picked by coach […]
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2016-09-05 21:30:00

 

Brazilian attacker Gabriel Jesus will defend the shirt of Manchester City from 2017, but the 19-year-old avoids thinking about the future.
Concentrated on his club Palmeiras and the Brazilian national team, Gabriel Jesus also revealed that he ended up being criticised by his mother, despite a fantastic debut for the Seleção. Picked by coach Tite as a starter in the FIFA World Cup qualifier against Ecuador, Gabriel Jesus won a penalty, which was converted by Neymar, and then scored two goals in Brazil’s 3-0 win.
He said: “After the game, I picked up the phone and went straight to read her message, telling me not to be hindered. Instead of congratulating, she talked about the hindrances. She always criticizes more than praising. Despite being a boy of 19 years, I have a great responsibility at an early age. The family is very helpful and my mother is always picking on me. I often say that she’s the worst defender I’ve faced, but I know it’s for my good . I’m simple, like simple things and always want to improve.”
Promoted to the professional squad of Palmeiras in 2015, Gabriel Jesus quickly earned a spot in the first team and was part of the side that lifted the Copa do Brasil last year. Current top-scorer of the Brazilian Championship, Gabriel Jesus has won the Olympic Gold medal and was given Brazil’s number 9 shirt. Gabriel Jesus doesn’t want to give much attention to the comments in the press to stay focused on his work. He also avoids thinking about Manchester City, who spent €32.5 million to buy the youngster from Palmeiras. He added: “Now I’m in the national team and keep the focus here. I do not want to have contact even with Manchester City. So, I’m very calm and focused on the team. My head is calm and will always be so.”

Brazilian attacker Gabriel Jesus will defend the shirt of Manchester City from 2017, but the 19-year-old avoids thinking about the future.

Concentrated on his club Palmeiras and the Brazilian national team, Gabriel Jesus also revealed that he ended up being criticised by his mother, despite a fantastic debut for the Seleção. Picked by coach Tite as a starter in the FIFA World Cup qualifier against Ecuador, Gabriel Jesus won a penalty, which was converted by Neymar, and then scored two goals in Brazil’s 3-0 win.

He said: “After the game, I picked up the phone and went straight to read her message, telling me not to be hindered. Instead of congratulating, she talked about the hindrances. She always criticizes more than praising. Despite being a boy of 19 years, I have a great responsibility at an early age. The family is very helpful and my mother is always picking on me. I often say that she’s the worst defender I’ve faced, but I know it’s for my good . I’m simple, like simple things and always want to improve.”

Promoted to the professional squad of Palmeiras in 2015, Gabriel Jesus quickly earned a spot in the first team and was part of the side that lifted the Copa do Brasil last year. Current top-scorer of the Brazilian Championship, Gabriel Jesus has won the Olympic Gold medal and was given Brazil’s number 9 shirt. Gabriel Jesus doesn’t want to give much attention to the comments in the press to stay focused on his work. He also avoids thinking about Manchester City, who spent €32.5 million to buy the youngster from Palmeiras. He added: “Now I’m in the national team and keep the focus here. I do not want to have contact even with Manchester City. So, I’m very calm and focused on the team. My head is calm and will always be so.”