Gabriel Jesus has openly expressed his frustration over limited playing time this season, having only started in five games, with a single start in the Premier League. The Arsenal forward has conveyed his concerns to Mikel Arteta, sharing his desire for more time on the pitch—a sentiment he shares with several teammates.
In recent weeks, Jesus has played just 39 minutes in the Premier League, though he has featured in all League Cup matches and started twice in the Champions League. During Arsenal’s recent 2-1 loss to Inter Milan, he began on the bench but was subbed in at halftime. This defeat marked Arsenal’s second consecutive loss, highlighting the team’s struggle to score in half of their last six matches.
So far, Jesus’ only tangible contributions this season have been a goal and an assist during the League Cup victory against Preston North End. Across all competitions, he has accumulated around 480 minutes on the field, equating to five full matches out of Arsenal’s 16 total fixtures.
Despite his dissatisfaction, Jesus remains committed to maintaining harmony within the squad. He aims to keep proving his worth through hard work in training and hopes to earn more playing time, potentially in Arsenal’s upcoming match against Chelsea.
In a post-match interview with TNT Sports Brasil after the Inter Milan defeat, Jesus remarked, “It’s not just me; every player wants more minutes. I’ll never create issues within the club. My focus is to keep showing my quality in training, so when given the chance, I’ll give my best.”
He continued, “I’ve always aimed to improve and support Arsenal. The current situation is far from ideal, but I’m dedicated to earning more minutes through my performance in training, leaving the final decision to the coach.”
While aware of the tough competition at Arsenal, Jesus remains confident in his potential to make a difference on the team. “I believe in my ability and am prepared to contribute significantly,” he added.
This season, other players like Jorginho, Raheem Sterling, Jakub Kiwior, and Oleksandr Zinchenko have received even less game time than Jesus, with academy prospects Ethan Nwaneri and Miles Lewis-Skelly also seeing limited action. Additionally, players like Mikel Merino, Takehiro Tomiyasu, and Martin Ødegaard have had restricted appearances due to injuries, further intensifying the fight for spots.
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