Joleon Lescott has expressed concern over Gabriel Jesus' Manchester City future with the Brazilian failing to develop into the natural successor for Sergio Aguero as the leading man. Jesus has long been expected to fill the void left by Aguero upon the Argentine's departure, but the Brazilian looks some way off from becoming Guardiola's leading man. And Sky Sports duo Lescott and Cole have expressed concern for the striker, who starts at St James' Park. 'If he was more dominant in front of goal and more prolific I don’t think we’d be talking about city playing a false nine. Jesus has scored 13 goals in 38 games for the newly-crowned champions this season, having made 27 starts for Guardiola's side.

Source: Express May 14, 2021 19:48 UTC