Ex-Arsenal captain Gilberto Silva: I hope Gabriel Jesus can be Man City's main man

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4 Dec 2020 • 9:21 PM MYT
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Former Arsenal captain Gilberto Silva is backing Gabriel Jesus to become the most important player at Manchester City.

Gabriel has often had to play second fiddle to Sergio Aguero - City's all-time record goalscorer - during his time at the Etihad so far.

But with 32-year-old Aguero increasingly hampered by injury of late, 23-year-old Gabriel could find himself with more responsibility on his shoulders.

"I hope Gabriel Jesus is the main man for Man City," the 44-year-old told Ladbrokes.

"For me, he looks very mature now.

"When I see him play, he seems a lot more mature in his game. He's got power, he's got the strength to hold up the ball for his teammates and he's got the ability to run at defenders.

"He can score with his right foot, left foot, his head. It's all up to him."