According to Goal.com, Jesus has adapted quickly since joining FC Barcelona, and Flick has already given him playing time against Valencia and Feyenoord. Jesus also scored with a header from a cross by Yamal.

Jesus integrated quickly into the team's dressing room. He already speaks Spanish and communicates seamlessly with his teammates; combined with the English he mastered during his time at Manchester City and Arsenal, he can also communicate with Flick, who speaks English. FC Barcelona signed Jesus in the hope that he would adapt to the team's system as quickly as possible, since Flick needs to rotate the squad this season.

FC Barcelona's upcoming schedule is packed, with three consecutive matches before the international break: against Levante, on Wednesday against Racing at Spotify Camp Nou, and away at Sevilla. This forces Flick to manage player fitness, and Jesus' role is expected to become increasingly important in the coming matches.

Jesus had a 9-minute appearance in Mestalla after his transfer, followed by 7 minutes against Feyenoord. He showed good finishing instinct and quickly grasped the emphasis on passing and teamwork. Jesus had previously played in similar systems under Guardiola and Arteta, which is one of his advantages.

Flick currently has Raphinha starting at centre-forward but does not want to overload him. In the 5 official matches Raphinha has played for FC Barcelona, he has completed only one full match but has already scored 8 goals, including 6 in La Liga and 2 in the Champions League.

Giving Raphinha a rest once a match is largely decided is an important option FC Barcelona must consider. Raphinha was injured last season and missed parts of the final third of the club season, particularly the Champions League quarter-final against Atlético Madrid. He also suffered an injury while playing for Brazil at the World Cup.

Flick wants to protect Raphinha, which is one of the main reasons FC Barcelona signed Jesus. Jesus is combative on the pitch, effective in high pressing, and clinical in front of goal—qualities similar to Raphinha's. However, the former Leeds United striker's current level is already higher than that of most forwards in the world, with only Mbappé and a few others being better.

From day one, Jesus has trained hard, hoping to overcome the effects of limited playing time at Arsenal. His physical condition is good; he participated in team training from the start and did not require a special recovery plan like Rodri.

FC Barcelona is satisfied with the Jesus signing, particularly with the efficiency he showed against Feyenoord. Jesus' playing style fits well with Flick's approach, suggesting he did not come to FC Barcelona as a backup striker but to play an important role in the team.

Übersetzt von KI.

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