Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus has compared teammate Bukayo Saka to Brazilian trio Rodrygo, Vinícius Júnior, and Raphinha, insisting they all “sit at the same table.”
In an interview with former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand, Jesus was asked where Saka currently sits among the best wingers in the world.
“At the same table,” Jesus said on the Rio Ferdinand Presents YouTube channel.
“They are all the same.
“Obviously, we are talking about momentum and different styles, but they all have their qualities and have had an impact in one big moment.
Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka featured in the 2-0 defeat to Man City in the Carabao Cup final. Getty
“So Bukayo is there as well. Obviously, you still need to win trophies, but this he will get.”
Saka has scored nine goals for Arsenal across all competitions this season, six of which came in the Premier League, including one penalty.
“I’m a big fan of Bukayo’s personality because this guy is so humble. And he’s strong, but so humble,” Jesus said.
“Today in football it’s not something that is easy, to see someone that comes from academy and then being so big in the club or in the team or in football, and then he has stayed the same.”
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Mikel Arteta’s side currently sit first in the league, nine points above Manchester City who have a game in hand.
Jesus revealed he feels very optimistic that the north London side can finally end the 22-year wait for a league title.
“I’m very confident. Very confident, because we are in a good place and we have amazing squad,” the 28-year-old said.
“I believe 100% that this season we are doing something.”