Gabriel Jesus ‘not 100% yet’ but ready to make Barcelona debut against Valencia
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick confirmed that new signing Gabriel Jesus is in contention for his debut against Valencia, despite not being at full fitness. Jesus is expected to provide quality depth for the squad as he integrates into the team.
Why it matters
The integration of a high-profile forward like Gabriel Jesus is a key development for Barcelona's tactical options this season.
Barcelona fans won't have to wait long to see the debut of their new signing as Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus is in contention to make his debut against Valencia at Mestalla on Sunday.
Hansi Flick spoke to the press on Saturday and confirmed that Jesus is not fully fit and can't play big minutes yet but there's a good chance he could make a cameo in the second half, and the coach is excited about what Jesus can bring to the team based on his work in training.
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