Vinicius Jr told Arsenal forward ‘I am your fan’ on Instagram after he was called up to Brazil’s squad for the upcoming 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
The 25-year-old is set to step foot on the world’s biggest stage for the first time in his career and he will don the colours of one of the most famous nations in the competition’s history.
When Jesus, who moved to Arsenal for £45 million (Sky Sports) during the summer transfer window, was named in Tite’s Brazil squad, he posted footage of his highlights reel on IG to which Real Madrid’s Vinicius responded in the comments section by saying ‘I am your fan’.
DESERVED CALL FOR JESUS
Back in the summer, Jesus made a brave call to leave his comfort zone of Manchester City, where he was winning trophies with ease and playing Champions League football.
The 25-year-old decided to drop down a level, to a team in the Europa League and a club that finished fifth the season before.
Yes, Mikel Arteta’s plans were to push Arsenal up again this term, secure a top-four finish and just make them far more comfortable, but not many expected it to be this good.
Heading into Qatar and the north London outfit are sitting top of the Premier League table having only dropped points in two matches.
Jesus has played a huge part in that dramatic change in form, including scoring five and recording six assists from his opening 13 league matches for the Gunners.
Yes, he might be on a bit of a goal drought, but he offers more than just goals, it’s his movement outside of the penalty area, and the ability to connect play with his midfield and wide areas that make him a standout.
How he opens up space for others, drags the opposition where they don’t want to be and the quick-thinking one-touch football he is able to play when dropping deep, it’s perhaps a reason why Liverpool’s Roberto Firmino wasn’t selected.
